Application details

We have one place available for pupillage beginning in the autumn of 2012. Please refer to Pupillage Portal for further details

Pupillage is for twelve months, subject to a continuous review of progress. It is split into two parts of six months duration each, known commonly as a ‘first six’ and ‘second six’. Though chambers actively seeks to recruit tenants from its pupils, tenancy is not guaranteed.

The first six

Each pupil is allocated to a specific pupil supervisor and will be rotated to other members of chambers to ensure exposure to the various areas of law covered by Guildford Chambers. Towards the end of the first six, chambers will ensure that the pupil has spent some time with junior members of chambers to prepare them for the type of work they will typically undertake during their second-six.

The second six

Chambers anticipates that second six pupils will be kept busy to gain the relevant experience required to complete pupillage successfully. Pupils typically appear in the lower courts and receive instructions to prepare written work. There may be times when pupils are expected to travel to courts that are some distance away. Chambers encourages pupils to discuss cases or issues with their supervisor or others with the relevant experience where necessary.

Applications for pupillage

Applications for pupillage are usually advertised with a view to a closing date in the spring of each year. Any pupillage offered complies with the Bar Council’s awards policy.

Enquiries

Any questions about pupillage at Guildford Chambers should be direct by email to clerks@guildfordchambers.com