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Pupillage Vacancy Information
About Authorised Education and Training Organisation and Structure of Pupillage
Cornwall Street Barristers is based in Birmingham with annexes in Oxford and Maidstone, although we represent clients nationwide.
We are one of the leading sets of Barristers’ Chambers and have been providing the highest standards of representation and advice for 50 years.
Our Barristers are approachable, personable and professional. As a set we pride ourselves on being forward thinking and innovative whilst retaining the traditional values of the Bar. We are proud of our down-to-earth approach and collegiate philosophy.
We offer common law pupillages where each pupil has the chance to observe all practice areas undertaken by our members. We view the pervasive common law pupillage as a strength that can only help a pupil excel whatever area he or she chooses to specialise in later in his or her career.
We actively recruit pupils because we see this as the best way to develop Chambers and we value “homegrown timber’; to that end pupils are recruited with a view to, although not a guarantee of, tenancy.
During the application process, we look for those who can demonstrate:
- A high level of academic ability, generally 2:1 or above but a 2:2 would be considered from candidates who can demonstrate extenuating circumstances.
- Impressive written and oral communication skills.
- A genuine desire and determination to work as a Barrister.
- An understanding of the challenges of developing a practice at the Bar.
- An ability to work both alone under pressure and to contribute to a team.
Financial and Other Support Available
The level of award for pupils is £32,000 split equally between the non-practising period of pupillage and minimum guaranteed earnings during practising period of pupillage.
Chambers will pay further expenses to enable pupils to observe aspects of work undertaken off circuit such as Courts Martial.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Cornwall Street Barristers values the rich diversity and creative potential that people with differing backgrounds and abilities bring to the Bar we positively encourage a culture of equal opportunities for all in which personal success depends upon personal merit and performance.
How to Apply
Cornwall Street Barristers does not use the Pupillage Gateway for applications.
Applications are made by e-mailing your completed application form and diversity monitoring questionnaire, both of which are on our website, to:
