Pupillage Vacancy Information
Applications are to be in the form of a CV and covering letter, sent by email to clerks@northampton-chambers.co.uk In addition, please download our Equality and Diversity form on our website and attach the completed form to your application. Please specify within your covering letter which pupillage dates are being applied for. Please do not send a separate application for each pupillage date.
All associated dates are in line with Pupillage Gateway. The closing date for the application is therefore 11.59pm on Thursday 6 February 2025. Any applications received after this time cannot be accepted and unfortunately will not be considered.
Interview Dates
Please note that due to our working schedule, interview dates will be at a weekend. If you are unable to make an interview date, we will do our best to accommodate but cannot guarantee an alternative. The below dates are provisional.
First round interview 1 & 2 March 2025
Second round interview 5 & 6 April 2025
Offers of pupillage following interviews will be made at 9.30am on Friday 9 May 2025 in line with the timetable. We would appreciate a decision as soon as possible so alternatives can be considered.
PLEASE NOTE THAT NORTHAMPTON CHAMBERS APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ADMINISTERED BY PUPILLAGE GATEWAY.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate:
- Interest in Family Law – although prior knowledge and experience is not absolutely necessary, it is encouraged;
- Strong intellectual abilities – we do not limit applications to any particular class of degree as we think it can unfairly exclude individuals, but it should be noted that as a rule of thumb, a 2:1 is required at degree level as a minimum, along with Very Competent on the BPTC;
- Effective communication/advocacy skills – in Family Law, the majority of the role involves advocacy and communication, whether that be in court or directly with clients;
- Good organisational abilities – in order to ensure that you are able to manage your practice effectively, it is important that candidates have the aptitude for information management, prioritisation of work, and are capable of delivering when under pressure;
- Basic level of IT literacy – although training will be given on specific software systems used by courts and chambers, applicants will be required to show a basic level of IT literacy.
