Our Expertise
St Pauls Chambers provides legal services throughout the UK and worldwide. We are known for providing excellence in our areas of focus.
As a leading barristers chambers in Leeds, our expertise span the depth and breadth of a number of key areas of law.
Our People
St Pauls Chambers have an excellent team of Barristers, Clerks & Administration, with our barristers including KC’s, Members and Pupils.
View our teams in full detail, or browse by expertise to find a barrister.
St Pauls Chambers offers mini pupillages three times a year. This work experience placement offers aspiring legal professionals the chance to gain insight into the profession by shadowing one of our experienced barristers.
To apply please send a paragraph explaining why you would like a mini pupillage at St Pauls Chambers, along with a copy of your CV to [email protected]. Please confirm within your email, which area of law you would like to gain experience in.
Applications will be accepted in the following months:
– January for those wishing to undertake a mini pupillage between February to March.
– April for those wishing to undertake a mini pupillage between May to July.
– October for those wishing to undertake a mini pupillage between November to December.
The mini pupillage will last for three days, at a date convenient for the mini pupil and Chambers.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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 well-being.
By interacting with expert barristers and clerks, candidates undergoing mini pupillages can build valuable relationships, leading to mentorship and career development.
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.
“A very friendly set of chambers, who helped expand my knowledge of the Criminal Law and further my experience for life at the Bar.”
Chambers is centrally located within walking distance of the train station, secure car parks and the Courts.
St Pauls Chambers
Park Row House
19-20 Park Row
Leeds
LS1 5JF
For out of hours assistance please call the senior clerk on 07854170429.
The switchboard will open from 08:30 until 17:30
Phone: +44 (0)1132 455 866
Email: [email protected]
CJSM: [email protected]
