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Pupillage Vacancy Information
About Authorised Education and Training Organisation
33 Bedford Row is a leading common law set offering outstanding legal advice and advocacy in Civil, Criminal, Family, Immigration and Regulatory law at all levels including work with an international element. Chambers consists of more than 100 barristers.
The Crime team at 33 Bedford Row handles some of the most serious and high profile cases conducted at the criminal Bar. Chambers undertakes both prosecution and defence work at all levels. Members of Chambers prosecute for the CPS and for other prosecuting authorities including the SFO, SIA and various local authorities. The Crime team receives defence instructions from some of the leading criminal solicitors’ firms in the jurisdiction.
Chambers is seeking to recruit a specialist criminal pupil to be based in London and to begin in October 2026.
Structure of Pupillage
Crime pupils at 33 Bedford Row attend court daily during first six and may also have the opportunity to assist with ongoing larger cases. In second six, pupils can expect to have busy diaries conducting work in the Crown and Magistrates’ Courts.
In-house advocacy training is provided throughout pupillage and our aim is to help our pupils develop the skills they need to become exceptional advocates. Our in-house advocacy training is run by members of Chambers who are also qualified to provide training at their respective Inns.
We offer a friendly and supportive environment and, in addition to having experienced pupil supervisors, a pupil will be assisted by a mentor appointed from amongst our more junior tenants. Chambers has a good track record of offering tenancy upon the successful completion of pupillage.
Financial and Other Support Available
Pupils will receive a pupillage award of £25,000 made up of a grant for the first six and guaranteed earnings in second six. In addition, pupils will be reimbursed their reasonable travel expenses for attending court.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
33 Bedford Row is one of the most diverse sets at the Bar and values equality, diversity and inclusion. Chambers ensures that all its pupils receive equality and diversity training provided by the Bar Council. All pupils are covered by 33 Bedford Row’s Equality and Diversity Policy.
How to Apply
Aspiring barristers are invited to apply to chambers between 2 January 2025 and 6 February 2025 using the Pupillage Gateway application system to search for the relevant Pupillage Vacancy and selecting ‘Apply for this pupillage’.
Candidates will be asked to respond to the following questions from Chambers:
1. Why do you believe you will make a good barrister? (max. 300 words).
2. Why do you want to join the Crime team at our chambers? (max. 300 words).
3. Which skills and characteristics are the hallmark of a good advocate? (max. 300 words).
4. What is the greatest challenge you have faced so far? (max. 300 words).
5. How would your friends describe you? (max. 300 words).
6. If there is anything else you would like us to know about you, please tell us here. (max. 300 words).
