Pupillage Vacancy Information
3DJB is a specialist set of Family Law barristers. Members of chambers are recognised in the leading legal directories and have particular specialisms in children (public and private law) and financial remedy proceedings.
At 3DJB we are passionate about making pupillage work for each of our pupils and turning them into the strongest advocates they can be. We have a genuine open-door policy and pupils will find that members of chambers are very approachable, supportive and always willing to assist.
Structure of Pupillage
3DJB are looking to recruit a pupil who will undertake a family pupillage with some opportunity to observe civil work if they wish.
Pupils at 3DJB each have three supervisors specialising in family law during their 12 month pupillage with a civil co-supervisor during their final four months if they wish to explore civil work.
Financial and Other Support Available
The Pupillage award is £43,000 comprising:
- £18,000 tax-free during the first six.
- Guaranteed second six earnings of £25,000. As a guide, all 3DJB pupils in recent years have billed more than £30,000 in second six.
We also offer:
- First six travel expenses (for courts beyond London) worth at least £1,000
- Training package: Online "Welcome to the Bar" training via Briefed which includes
GDPR Certification for Barristers, Cyber Security training, Anti-Racism training and Strategic Networking training.
- Paid-for attendance at networking events.
- FLBA membership fee.
Wellbeing
Wellbeing is central to practice at 3DJB. Chambers invests in its pupils and wants to make sure that they are supported to have satisfying and sustainable careers at the bar.
We provide additional preparation time for advocacy training, as well as providing in-house advocacy training and mentoring.
Tenancy
3DJB pupillages are always offered with a view to tenancy.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Chambers is committed to promoting Equality and Diversity and Inclusion. Diversity is achieved by creating a profession that allows all of the best candidates with the necessary skills, whatever their background and lifestyles or personal characteristics, to apply, to be admitted, and to flourish.
Please make any requests for reasonable adjustments or enquiries about accessibility issues to cpiskolti@3djb.co.uk
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 additional question from Chambers:
Why do you believe you will make a good Barrister? (Max 250 words)
Why do you want to join our chambers? (Max 250 words)
Tell us about a reported family law case decided in the last 12 months which you disagree with and why? (Max 250 words)
Previous Pupil’s experiences
Pupillage at 3DJB was comprehensive, educational, and supportive. I had the opportunity to shadow experts in Family Law throughout my first-six and received robust training in preparation for my second six. I was given detailed feedback in relation to the written tasks that were assigned to me as well as any advocacy I had undertaken within Chambers. I was also grateful for the opportunity to gain some insight into TOLATA and Civil Law
During my second six, I was extremely busy and in court on most days. Happily, I remained supported throughout and could reach out to any member of Chambers for guidance, if I felt in need of it. 3DJB have created a truly unique environment that is collegiate and encouraging, which gave me the confidence to challenge myself during my second-six.”
Indira Varma
Pupil 2023
“Pupillage with 3DJB has been a wonderful experience from start to finish, largely owing to the supportive 'open door' policy of chambers.
No two days are the same. For instance, during first six, I observed cases with junior members who dealt with straightforward cases before Magistrates through to complex international matters with more senior colleagues at the Supreme Court. In second six, I have been in court quite a lot and am pleased to be doing such a broad range of work and exceeding my guaranteed earnings along the way!
If anyone is thinking about applying to 3DJB then my advice is to do so without hesitation.”
Joanne Boyle
Pupil 2023
Further details are available at www.3djb.co.uk/pupillage
