Pupillage Vacancy Information
About AETO and Structure of Pupillage
Haleys Solicitors is a well-established Solicitors’ practice, dealing with a variety of matters in the Midlands with an office in Birmingham.
We are looking to recruit up to 2 pupils. Pupillage is with a view to an offer of employment as in in-house barrister, upon successful completion of pupillage.
Despite being a solicitors’ firm, we are authorised and regulated by the Bar Standards Board.
We have an excellent reputation in the local area and have lots of local connections along with offering services nationwide. We are looking to offer Pupillage to enhance our offering in the market.
We are committed to provide a supporting environment, that encourages the pupil to attain their goals.
Our main practice areas include Criminal, Family and Immigration.
We expect the Pupil to be able to move between the Family, Criminal, and Immigration departments, so they
are exposed to a variety of work. Pupils are each allocated a dedicated pupil supervisor.
Each pupillage is 12 months in duration, divided into a non-practicing period (6 months) and a practicing period (6 months).
Financial and Other Support Available
This is a salaried position as an employed pupil. The salary is £22,800 per annum, which exceeds the minimum award set by the BSB.
Upon successful completion of pupillage, an offer of employment will be made at an increased salary.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Haleys Solicitors are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
The aim is for our employees to be truly representative of all sections of society and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
In providing representation to our clients, we are committed against unlawful discrimination of clients or any member of the public we engage with.
Haleys is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce, with a recruitment process which does not discriminate.
We provide equality, fairness and respect for all in our employment, whether temporary, part-time or full-time
Haleys will not unlawfully discriminate in regard to the protected characteristics included in the Equality Act 2010 of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
The firm’s Equality and Diversity officer if Natasha Haley. Enquiries about equality, diversity, and inclusivity of the firm should be to: info@haleys-solicitors.co.uk for the attention of Natasha Haley.
How to Apply
Candidates are invited to apply to the firm between 5th January 2026 till 22nd January 2026.
Please send a Covering letter and a CV to
info@haleys-solicitors.co.uk subject matter ‘Pupillage’.
The covering letter and the CV should be contained in a single pdf document. No other forms of application are accepted.
