Pupillage Vacancy Information
About Authorised Education and Training Organisation
Broadway House Chambers has been at the forefront of the legal profession in the North of England for nearly 100 years. Based in Leeds and Bradford, all pupils will receive a professional and rewarding pupillage enabling them to begin a successful career in their chosen profession.
Barristers are often said to be drawn from a narrow, privileged elite, unrepresentative of the communities they serve. At Broadway House Chambers we seek to challenge that stereotype: we are proud of our history but we strive to offer a distinctive, innovative approach to the provision of legal services. Broadway House Chambers is recognised as ‘one of the leading sets in the North of England with some extremely talented young barristers coming through the ranks’ (Legal 500).
On completion of a pupillage each pupil will be considered for a tenancy. In deciding whether to offer a tenancy, Chambers will consider how well the particular pupil has completed their pupillage, together with reports from the pupil supervisor and any other relevant matters.
If a tenancy is offered, the new tenant will be expected to commence their practice in the area of law in which they did their pupillage. This is to ensure that particular team can develop and expand, thereby offering an enhanced service to our instructing solicitors.
Pupils will be expected to participate in social functions within Chambers and to network with solicitors at social and work related events organised by the individual teams and by Chambers.
Interviews will be offered to those with a good academic background, who can show a commitment to the area of law in which they wish to practice and a commitment to the North of England. Each year we receive a large number of applications. It is not easy to choose those to interview. It is therefore important to standout, and in addition to the reasons you qualify tell us what you can bring to your chosen team and to Chambers.
Structure of Pupillage
Family law pupils will experience conferences, dispute resolution hearings and final hearings. They will be expected to assist with the preparation for conferences, legal research, drafting position statements, skeletons arguments and orders.
You can find out more about our team here:
https://www.broadwayhouse.co.uk/practiceareas/family
https://www.broadwayhouse.co.uk/practiceareas/family
During the first six months, pupils shadow members of chambers, gaining insight into their practice area. In the second six months, pupils operate "on their own feet," taking on courtroom advocacy by conducting their own cases. Each pupil is assigned a pupil supervisor, who serves as their primary contact and support throughout their twelve month pupillage. Supervisors provide regular feedback and support the pupils progress to ensure their work meets their training requirements.
We have an office in Bradford and an office in Leeds. You will be working across both sites.
Financial and Other Support Available
Chambers provides funding of a guaranteed income of £39,000 (the “Award”). This comprises of a grant of £13,000 in the first six months (non-practising period) followed by a guarantee of earnings of £26,000 during the second six months practising period on the condition that you are available for work for this period, only subject to any holiday entitlement being taken.
First six-month pupils will incur travelling expenses in getting to court or chambers. Chambers will recompense the pupil for all such reasonable expenses incurred.
Pupils will be given access to online resources through the Lexis Nexis library.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Broadway House Chambers is committed to promoting equality and diversity in and out of the workplace. We do this by ensuring that our policy documents are updated and that all staff, pupils and tenants are aware of any changes. Broadway House Chambers values and respects each individual as an equal regardless of their gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age and ability.
You can find our Anti-Racism statement here:
For information regarding equality and diversity as well as accessibility please contact Helen Craven (hcraven@broadwayhouse.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 questions from Chambers:
- Why do you want to undertake pupillage with Broadway House Chambers? (max 150 words)
- Tell us about your links to our region and why you wish to undertake pupillage in our area? (max 150 words)
- Why do you want to become a barrister? (max 250 words)
- Tell us why you want to practise in the area of law for which you have applied. (max 150 words)
- Tell us about any other experience you consider relevant to your application. (max 150 words)
- Provide an example of your knowledge of, or commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. (max 150 words)
