Pupillage Vacancy Information
About Authorised Education and Training Organisation
Trojan Solicitors is now an Authorised Education and Training Organisation (AETO) accredited by the Bar Standards Board to provide pupillage training of the highest quality. The firm is committed to developing the next generation of barristers by offering a structured, supportive, and hands-on learning environment.
Structure of Pupillage
Pupillage is divided into two periods of six months. In the first six months, pupils will shadow an experienced member of the firm who will act as their pupil supervisor
during this time and have general responsibility for their development and work. The pupil will observe their supervisor's cases and assist in note-taking, legal research
and drafting written work under supervision. Towards the end of the first-six months, the pupil will increasingly shadow more junior members of the firm to observe the sort of work they might encounter when first on their feet, e.g., in the County Court, Family Court, Immigration Tribunals, magistrates' courts. There may be opportunities during this time to work with a variety of members of the firm and pupils are encouraged to gain as broad an
experience as possible of different members' styles and practices.
In second-six, pupils can expect to be in Court practically every day, conducting their own cases and covering hearings for other members. Trojan Solicitors practice in a variety of different jurisdictions, including Family Court, County Court and Immigration Tribunals: pupils can expect to experience a similar variety of work: although early advocacy experience is likely to be initially in Immigration Tribunal. The firm provides a programme of advocacy training for pupils in preparing for the start of second-six.
All pupils are recruited with a view to being offered a position as an employed barrister upon successful completion of pupillage.
Financial and Other Support Available
Trojan Solicitors ensures that pupils receive financial support throughout their training period. This includes a pupillage award of £25,000, 12,500 during 1st six and
guarantee earnings of £12,500 during 2nd six, with funds to assist with travel and other essential expenses.
Additionally, pupils benefit from access to a supportive work environment, resources for professional development, and opportunities to participate in training workshops and networking events.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Trojan Solicitors is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of its practice and training programs. The firm actively encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and ensures that recruitment, training, and career progression processes are free from bias. Regular training on diversity and inclusion is provided to create an environment where all individuals can thrive.
Any Other Relevant Information
The firm will consider requests for BSB authorised pupillage reductions on a case-by-case basis. In any event, where such requests are provisionally accepted at the outset, candidates must still satisfy their Pupil Supervisor(s) that they have met the necessary expectations for the completion of pupillage within the reduced period.
*Start date of Pupillage is subject to waiver approval.
How to Apply
Applications to be made by way of sending a covering letter and CV to info@trojansolicitors.com.
