Pupillage Vacancy Information
About the AETO
Chambers are pleased to be able to offer the following pupillages:
- 12 month pupillage in mixed common law commencing September 2024;
- Up to 3 x 12 month pupillages in mixed common law commencing September 2025.
Fenners Chambers is a warm and welcoming set based in Cambridge. It has a strong reputation for advocacy across many jurisdictions.
Structure of Pupillage
Our common law pupillage is structured in two halves. Pupils will have one formal Pupil Supervisor throughout their pupillage. However, training during the first six months of pupillage is divided into three specialisms: civil, family and crime. Pupils will spend two months in each of these areas during which they will be assigned a Seat Supervisor who practices in the relevant specialism. The second six months of pupillage will entail pupils receiving their own briefs to attend court, whilst continuing their training alongside their Pupil Supervisor and other Members of Chambers.
Please note: For the mixed common law pupillages, we are recruiting for both September 2024 and September 2025. In the event that you wish to apply for both 2024 and 2025 please only submit one application and make it clear in your application that you are able to start either year.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Our current Accessibility Officer is Ms Shahin Ismail. If you have any queries about the accessibility of Fenners Chambers, or queries with respect to equality, diversity and inclusivity, please do not hesitate to contact pupillagecommittee@fennerschambers.com
How to Apply
Aspiring barristers are invited to apply to chambers between 3 January 2024 and 7 February 2024 using the Pupillage Gateway application system to search for the relevant Pupillage Vacancy and selecting 'Apply for this pupillage'.
In addition to the standardised Bar Council questionnaire, candidates will be asked to respond to the following questions from Chambers:
- Why do you want to join Fenners Chambers? In your answer, please give reasons for choosing to apply for a pupillage with us and explain how you have demonstrated an interest in our areas of practice. (1000 character limit)
- Why do you believe that you will make a good barrister? In your answer, please identify any relevant experiences or skills that you believe may help you in your career. (1000 character limit)
- Please set out your oral advocacy experience to date, to include any public speaking, mooting, debating or other relevant experience, highlighting your best achievements. (1000 character limit)
- Persuade us of a point of view on a subject of your choice, serious or otherwise. (1000 character limit)
- Describe a difficult encounter you have had with a hostile or vulnerable person. What was the situation, what did you do to engage with them and what was the outcome? (1000 character limit)
- If applicable, please tell us anything else you would like us to know about you of relevance to your application for pupillage. (1000 character limit)
