How many mini pupillages should I do?
How many mini pupillages should I do?
How many mini-pupillages should you do? Don’t think that you can impress recruiters by taking a large number of mini-pupillages for the sake of it. Three or four is a good number; more than six may start to look pointless. However, one exception to this is with assessed mini-pupillages.
How do you apply Mini pupillages?
To apply for mini-pupillages, you will normally need to send a copy of your latest CV and a covering letter addressed specifically to the chamber you’re applying to. Some chambers may have online applications you will need to submit instead, but all the details should be available at the respective chambers’ websites.
What can I put in mini-pupillage application?
The mini-pupillage application… Covering letters need to include what stage you’re at, why you have applied to the particular chambers, and when you are available for the placement if they don’t have specific chambers dates.
Are mini pupillages hard to get?
They are a short version of a pupillage which can run from anything between one day to two weeks. However, like pupillages, they are hard to obtain. You can find out if a chambers offers mini-pupillages by simply accessing their website.
How old do you have to be for a mini pupillage?
18 years
Mini-pupillage applicants must be 18 years or older and must be at least in or about to enter their penultimate year of a law degree or ultimate year of a non-law degree (first year law students may apply after they have received their exam results).
How do you stand out in pupillage applications?
Here are a dozen tips from those in the know.
- Keep trying, even if you receive no offers.
- If you can’t find pupillage, go to a law firm.
- There’s a reason why pupillage interviews can seem strange.
- Make your application stand out from the crowd.
- Explain why you’ve chosen this chambers.
- Mini-pupillages are great.
How competitive is it to get a pupillage?
“[Landing a pupillage is] a strenuous and difficult process – one that’s not to be underestimated.” Bar Standards Board statistics show that of UK and EU domiciled BPTC graduates who graduated between 2014 and 2017 only 47% had managed to gain pupillage by January 2020.
Are mini Pupillages paid?
While all sets featured in Chambers Student offer minis, be aware that some only offer them as part of the pupillage application process rather than to a broader audience. Minis are usually unpaid, though travel and accommodation expenses may be covered.
What happens if you don’t get a pupillage?
If you can’t find pupillage, go to a law firm In fact, a stint as an employed barrister can pay dividends. Hardwicke commercial barrister Laurence Page said: “I wanted to get out of medical negligence and into commercial work.
How many pupillage applications should I do?
12 is a good number. On average, the panellists had made about 12 applications (the maximum number of applications bar hopefuls can make through the Pupillage Gateway is now 20) each. They agreed there is no “magic number” and applicants should only do as many as they have time to do well.
How long is pupillage at 1 Hare Court?
Pupillage at 1 Hare Court is divided into three periods of four months, each spent with a different supervisor. Our aim is that you will see a broad range of our work and in addition to working with your pupil supervisor, you will have the opportunity to observe members of chambers representing their client at all levels of Court and Tribunal.
How are mini pupils chosen for mini pupillage?
There is no interview; mini-pupils are chosen on the strength of their paper applications. We assess the paper applications using the following criteria: Applications for mini pupillage are also weighted in favour of candidates who are closer to making an application for pupillage.
When is the deadline to apply for mini pupillage?
Mini Pupillage Deadlines Application Status Closed Remuneration amount £25,000 Application Deadline 14/07/2019 Applications Open 03/01/2019 Number of Places 20
When do I need to apply for the Pupillage Gateway?
Chambers is not a member of the Pupillage Gateway. Applications for pupillages commencing October 2022 will open on 4 January 2021 and will close on 8 February 2021. Applications should be sent by email to [email protected] with a curriculum vitae and covering letter.