Mini-pupillage

Mini-Pupillage Applications

St Pauls Chambers runs mini-pupillage competitions twice a year in the spring and autumn months. This work experience placement offers aspiring legal professionals the chance to gain insight into the profession by shadowing one of our experienced barristers.

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How to Apply for Mini-Pupillage

You can complete and email the St Pauls Chambers Mini-Pupillage Application Form to this email: [email protected].

From here, the senior team at St Pauls will review your application and decide on the next steps.

St Pauls Chambers employs a rigorous application process in considering mini-pupillage applications and, therefore, can only offer three places in spring and three places in autumn. Aligning with our legal expertise, our mini-pupillages focus on .

The Spring Competition
Regarding mini-pupillage deadlines, the application window is between the 1st and 31st of March each year. The pupillage committee will aim to respond by mid-April. The mini-pupillages will last three days, and the spring competition will occur between mid-April and the end of May each year.
Any applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

The Autumn Competition
The application window is between the 1st and 30th of September each year. The pupillage committee will aim to respond by mid-October. The mini-pupillages will last for three days, and the autumn competition will take place between mid-October and the end of November.
Any applications received after the mini-pupillage deadlines will not be considered.

Who Can Apply for Mini-Pupillages?

Our mini-pupillage applications are typically available to individuals considering a career as a barrister, including law students and graduates.

Candidates will be assessed using the following criteria:

1. Academic ability
2. Work experience, including both legal and non-legal
3. Advocacy experience
4. Interest in St Pauls Chambers

How Candidates Can Benefit from Mini-Pupillage

Successful applicants can get a lot out of experiencing mini-pupillage, which makes it no surprise that it is often described as an integral part of the process for those pursuing a career at the Bar.

• Insight into a barrister’s role

Mini-pupillages provide valuable exposure to the legal profession, showing first-hand what barristers do on a day-to-day basis and what court proceedings are like. This exposure can help prospective barristers discover if this career is a good fit for them.

• Stronger application

Completing a mini-pupillage with us can be a great addition to an individual’s CV, demonstrating dedication and proactive engagement with the legal profession. This experience can lead to a successful pupillage application and enhanced interview performance.

• Skills development

Mini-pupillages give candidates an opportunity to sharpen their skills, including legal research and writing, critical and analytical thinking, communication, and confidence in legal environments, all whilst prioritising their support and well-being.

• Networking

By interacting with expert barristers and clerks, candidates undergoing mini-pupillages can build valuable relationships, leading to mentorship and career development.

Ready to Start Your Mini-Pupillage Application?

If you think you are suitable for our process, we invite you to apply for mini-pupillage by completing and emailing the St Pauls Chambers Mini-Pupillage Application Form to [email protected].

Before applying, please read our full range of policies and funding opportunities; we aim to be fully inclusive in our application process.

If you have any questions about mini-pupillage applications at St Pauls Chambers, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. One of our clerks will gladly help you navigate the process.