Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
Pupillage Vacancy Information
Structure of Pupillage
Pupillage at Nexus is primarily a criminal pupillage and all applicants must recognise this as such.
The 6-month non-practice period will be spent shadowing several members of Chambers in order to witness and learn from our diverse working practices.
The 6-month non-practice period will be spent shadowing several members of Chambers in order to witness and learn from our diverse working practices.
Reviews occur throughout pupillage, feedback provided and advocacy training undertaken.
The 6-month practicing period will predominately place our pupils in the criminal courts, with Chambers aiming to provide the occasional family and civil case.
Financial and Other Support Available
Chambers offers a hardship fund for all members that require financial support. Additionally Chambers has a Welfare Officer for support when needed.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
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:
1. Why do you believe you will make a good barrister?
2. Why do you want to join Nexus Chambers?
2. Why do you want to join Nexus Chambers?
3.Name an achievement, and why it was so important to you?
4.When have you faced adversity, and how did you overcome it?
there is a 500 character limit for each question
