Pupillage Vacancy Information
4BB is a leading set of Chambers specialising in the practice of criminal law.
Although based in London, Members of Chambers practise nationwide.
Particular expertise includes: white collar crime, serious fraud, revenue offences, regulatory offences, customs and excise and VAT fraud, money laundering and the proceeds of crime legislation.
In addition, our practice embraces all other fields of criminal law. These include murder, terrorism, drug trafficking, robbery, sexual offences, corporate manslaughter and offences of public disorder.
We provide representation in all Courts from the Magistrates’ Court to the Supreme Court and in quasi-criminal jurisdictions such as the GMC, Coroners’ Courts and in all forms of judicial inquiry.
Structure of Pupillage
Pupils will be allocated a Pupil Supervisor for their first six but will have the opportunity to spend time with other Members of Chambers.
A different Pupil Supervisor will be allocated for the second six. Pupils can expect to be in Court every day.
Chambers is offering four Pupillages starting in early July. It ispossible that the start date may have to be delayed until the beginning of October. Applicants MUST be available to start at both of these times
Financial and Other Support Available
Pupils will be funded by a grant of £2050 per month plus travel expenses during their first six months of pupillage and guaranteed earnings of £2050 per month during their second six months.Chambers will pay for all compulsory courses completed by Pupils during the 12 months of their pupillage. There is also a travel allowance grant for Pupils.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Chambers is committed to choosing the pupils best equipped to be successful advocates who will bring credit on themselves, Chambers and the Bar, regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or age. Chambers’ Accessibility Officer is Philip Misner pmisner@4bb.co.uk Applicants are invited to contact him directly should they have any enquiries concerning accessibility prior to making an application
How to Apply
Aspiring barristers are invited to apply to chambers before 7th February 2025 using the Pupillage Gateway application system to search for the relevant Pupillage Vacancy and selecting ‘Apply for this pupillage’.
1. Why do you believe you will make a good barrister? (max 1200characters)
2. Why do you want to join our chambers? (max 1200 characters)
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