Meet the Barristers at our Open Evening

Are you contemplating a career at the Bar and preparing your pupillage applications? You’re warmly invited to join us for an evening designed especially for aspiring barristers, at our upcoming Open Evening.

What to Expect

• A chance to meet our barristers, including pupils and recent joiners, and hear insights into the pupillage application process.
• An opportunity to speak with members of our Pupillage Committee, the members and the Clerking Team.
• Light refreshments, networking and informal conversation in a welcoming environment where you can ask questions, explore opportunities and discover what life is really like at St Pauls.

Why St Pauls Chambers?
Located in Leeds and established in 1982, St Pauls has grown into a highly regarded multidisciplinary barristers’ set offering excellence in criminal, regulatory, civil and public law.
Here’s what sets us apart:

• We are a forward-thinking and progressive set, committed to supporting talent from pupillage right through to senior levels of practice.
• As a pupil at St Pauls you’ll benefit from structured mentoring, a dedicated clerking team, and real opportunities to develop your practice including being led in large and complex cases.
• We take pride in our inclusive and supportive culture: we champion career progression, equal opportunities, wellbeing and personal development.
• Our pupillage award is highly competitive: for those recruited in 2026 the award is £24,000, with additional payments in the run-up and during the first six months; travel expenses and study materials are also covered.

Who should attend?

• Anyone considering applying for pupillage with us and seeking genuine insight into how to make an application stand out.
• Applicants who value chambers with a strong reputation, excellent support for juniors, and a location outside London but with national reach and ambition.

How to Attend
Spaces are limited. Please register via the event page on Eventbrite.

Final Thought
Your pupillage application marks the start of a thrilling, challenging and fulfilling career at the Bar. We believe that the right chambers will not only provide first-rate advocacy opportunities, but also genuine support, mentorship and a culture in which you can thrive. We’d love to show you why we believe St Pauls is that kind of place.

We look forward to meeting you and helping you take the next step in your journey.