Pupillage Vacancy Information
About Authorised Education and Training Organisation
Citadel is a direct descendant of one of the oldest sets of Chambers in Birmingham, a set formerly at 77 Colmore Row. That set was mentioned in the Law List in 1909, the first listing of a Chambers outside the London Inns of Court. We have acquired a strong reputation defending and prosecuting in criminal proceedings, and in recent years has developed into a multidisciplinary set in those areas where advocacy is the core of the service required. Our focus very much remains crime and pupils coming Citadel should be committed to a future at the Criminal Bar
Structure of Pupillage
The structure of pupillage is detailed on our website , along with podcasts for recent pupils describing their experience as a pupil at citadel .
Financial and Other Support Available
The pupillage award package amounts to £40,000 guaranteed income during the term of the 12 month pupillage.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Our policies on equality diversity and inclusion are to be found on our website , along with podcasts created by members on subjects including diversity , and the challenges of balancing a career at the criminal bar with child care responsibilities.
Any applicant wishing to raise any issues regarding access to Chambers should contact our chambers director John Binks at John.binks@citadelchambers.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:
1.
In August 2024 Shamima Begum applied directly to the Supreme Court for permission to Appeal the decision of the Secretary of State to deprive her of her British Nationality. Her Application for permission was refused.
Set out your arguments in favour of the following proposition:
It is properly justifiable to differentiate between:
a. the online grooming of vulnerable children for the purposes of sexual abuse
b. the online grooming of vulnerable children for the purposes of terrorism
by properly treating the person so groomed in the first instance as a victim, yet in the second instance by stripping them of their British citizenship and excluding them from the UK.
Marks will be awarded for concise reasoned argument and structured presentation. Your answer should be regarded as a piece of written advocacy and limited to 800 words
2.
What parts of a career at the Criminal Bar do you envisage you will find most challenging .
Marks will be awarded for evidence of an understanding of the challenges of the Criminal Bar, structure, clarity and honesty. Your answer should be limited to 200 words.
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