Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Please use this section to provide applicants with information about the equality, diversity and inclusivity initiatives of your AETO that may be relevant to them during their pupillage. Additionally, please provide the contact details of the acting Accessibility Officer so that applicants can contact them directly to enquire about the accessibility of your AETO prior to making an application
How to Apply
Aspiring barristers are invited to apply to chambers between Wednesday 4 January 2023 and Wednesday 8 February 2023 using the Pupillage Gateway application system to search for the relevant Pupillage Vacancy and selecting ‘Apply for this pupillage’.
In addition to the standardised Bar Council questionnaire, candidates will be asked to respond to the following questions from Chambers:
1.Why do you believe you will make a good barrister? In your answer, please identify any relevant experiences or skills that you believe may help you in your career (max 1200 characters)
2. Why do you want to join our chambers? In your answer, please give reasons for your choice of chambers and explain why you are interested in our areas of practice (max 1200 characters)
3. Which skills and characteristics are the hallmarks of a good advocate? (max 1200 characters)
4. What is the greatest challenge you have faced so far? (max 1200 characters)
5. How would your friends describe you? (max 1200 characters)
About AETO and Structure of Pupillage
Founded in 1980, 33 Bedford Row has grown to become a leading common law set offering outstanding legal advice and advocacy in Civil, Criminal, Family, Immigration and Regulatory law at all levels and including work with an international element. We consist of over 80 independent specialist advocates including distinguished silks.
Pupils at 33 Bedford Row have the opportunity to experience all of Chambers’ practice areas and in second six can expect to have busy diaries conducting work in the County 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.
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.
