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Pupillage Vacancy Information
About Authorised Education and Training Organisation
Charterhouse Chambers is based in Liverpool and operates nationally. Established in 2016 chambers has grown to in excess of 20 members and has established a reputation for high-quality legal and customer service in its core areas.
Structure of Pupillage
Pupils will spend at least four consecutive weeks working in each of those areas of commercial (including property), civil, family and crime ensuring that they are exposed to the ethical and professional issues of each.
It is the aim of Charterhouse to select individuals who will contribute positively to our environment and to our reputation.
A pupil supervisor will oversee the successful candidate during the course of their pupillage to ensure that the candidate is in the best possible position to secure tenancy at the conclusion.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Charterhouse works within the relevant statutory, regulatory and professional frameworks in relation to equality and diversity, recognising that those with certain protected characteristics (e.g those with disabilities; those with caring responsibilities; and those in older age groups) are afforded protection from various types of discrimination in relation to recruitment through to flexible working and reasonable adjustments under equalities legislation.
Chambers shall accommodate pupils’ requests for flexible working hours for example in order to allow for childcare commitments.
Charterhouse has established a bursary in memory of one of our barristers which is a financial package to assist a pupil starting out with the purchase of books and equipment.
Charterhouse believes in fair recruitment as borne out of experience the most suitable and best candidates are those with potential seen in the moment, irrespective of background, race etc.
Charterhouse Pupil Supervisors ensure adherence to Fair Recruitment principles and through chambers commitment to its Equality and Diversity policy Charterhouse recruitment continues to exceed the national averages for minorities at the Bar.
Charterhouse has established links at local universities and education establishments in order to further explore relationships and pathways for prospective barristers by making Charterhouse and its barristers accessible. Pupils are actively encouraged to assist to share their experiences and offer insight and advice.
Accessibility Officer Daniel Wood can be reached at DW@Charterhousechambers.com
How to Apply
Candidates with a 2.1 degree or above should send a hand-written covering letter (which includes contact email address) and cv to Nick Roberts, Charterhouse Chambers, First Floor, 20 Chapel Street, Liverpool, L3 9AG. Reasonable adjustments will be made for those who may have difficulty sending a hand-written letter.
