Pupillage Vacancy Information
Travel and Accommodation Expenses
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Chambers has a policy of making reasonable adjustments in accordance with our constitution (a part of which is included below) during pupillage. Currently, the Pupillage and the Equality and Diversity Officers fulfil the role of Accessibility Officer and are involved in the recruitment process. The Pupillage Officer is Rebecca Mann and the EDO and DDO are Veronica Newman
Reasonable adjustments
Chambers will adhere to its Equality and Diversity Policy regarding reasonable adjustments to the physical features of the premises to ensure that those who suffer from a disability are not unjustifiably disadvantaged in comparison with persons who are not disabled. Pupils who require advice or assistance should speak to the pupil supervisor or pupillage officer/s.
How to Apply
Aspiring barristers are invited to apply to chambers between Wednesday 4 January 2023 and Wednesday 8 February 2023 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? In your answer, please identify any relevant experiences or skills that you believe may help you in your career.
2. What areas of practice are you interested in? In your answer, please give reasons for your choice and outline any relevant experience or skills that may assist you in your chosen areas of practice.
3. Why do you want to join Pendragon Chambers? Please explain why you consider that our chambers is the right choice for you and what attributes and skills you can offer us?
About AETO and Structure of Pupillage
We are a progressive Family Law set with opportunities to develop and expand an existing civil work base. With an emphasis on client care and relationship building whilst delivering high quality legal services, we are looking for driven individuals who understand that fostering good relationships and success of the team are essential.
Structure of Pupillage
6 months shadowing 1 or 2 pupil supervisors with exposure to experience with all members of chambers, feedback from all members overseen by the supervisor and 6 months of being on your feet with support from a pupil supervisor
Any Other Relevant Information
With a client base that spans Wales, the Borders and Midlands, Chambers offers its members a challenging professional life at the Bar with opportunities for work-life balance with some of the UK’s best coastline on our doorstep.
