We see mini-pupillage as useful both for potential applicants and for chambers. Mini-pupillage provides the opportunity to obtain experience of the work we do and of the atmosphere in chambers.

Those accepted for mini-pupillage will spend two days in chambers (usually with both junior members but sometimes also with QCs) attending court and conferences and studying sets of papers. Mini-pupils will be asked to sign a confidentiality undertaking upon arrival. They may also be asked to complete a piece of written work during their time in chambers.

There are a limited number of places available for mini-pupillage each year and these are confined to the court terms.  They are always heavily over-subscribed, particularly during June and July. We find that mini-pupils obtain the most from the experience if they come to chambers after at least a year of an undergraduate law degree or, if they are converting to law, after part of the CPE/GDL course. Mini-pupils are generally accepted if it appears that they would be considered as potential pupils in the future and there is space to accommodate them.

Applications for mini-pupillage are considered twice a year.  Individuals seeking a mini-pupillage in the period June to November should apply by 30 April and those seeking a place for the period December to May should apply by 15 November, each year.  Late applications can not be considered.

Applications should be made with a covering letter and curriculum vitae (listing all undergraduate grades) and sent clearly marked 'Mini-pupillage' to the Pupillage Secretary.