Pupillage Vacancy Information
About Authorised Education and Training Organisation and Structure of Pupillage
As a progressive and ambitious set of Chambers we are always looking at building for the future. We take pupillage seriously and offers of pupillage are made with a view to tenancy.
We are pleased to announce that we are offering one 12-month general common law pupillage to commence in October 2025. Pupillage at Unity Street Chambers attracts a total award of £27,500.00 made up of a grant of £2,500.00 paid in August to assist with any relocation and equipment costs, £12,500.00 paid in monthly instalments in arrears during the first six months of pupillage and guaranteed minimum earnings of £2,083.00 per month thereafter. We have found that pupils in recent years have earned well in excess of this figure.
Chambers offers a rent-free Pupillage and reduced rent is charged during the first year of tenancy. The costs of compulsory training during the Pupillage year and travel expenses during your first six are covered by Chambers.
The pupillage will be split into four three-month periods and you will have a different pupil supervisor for each period who will ensure that your training needs are met. During your first six months (the non-practising period) you will be expected to complete paperwork, advocacy exercises and to attend conferences and court appearances with members of Chambers across all levels of seniority and Chambers’ practice areas. This will prepare you for your second six months (the practising period) which will be spent undertaking your own court work in courts throughout the Western Circuit in all areas of Chambers’ work.
Financial and Other Support Available
Pupillage at Unity Street Chambers attracts an award of £27,500.00 made up of:
Initial grant of £2,500.00 paid in August 2025 to assist with costs of relocation or setting up for your pupillage year.
Grant of £12,500.00 paid in monthly instalments in arrears during the first six months of pupillage and guaranteed minimum earnings of £2,083.00 per month thereafter.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Applicants are invited to enclose a copy of our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be detached from the application to ensure that we follow our Equality and Diversity policy.
The form can be downloaded from our website at: Recruitment & Pupillage - Unity Street Chambers
How to Apply
All applications should be made by way of CV and covering letter, saved as a pdf file named “surname.firstname” and emailed to the Pupillage Secretary at pupillage@unitystreetchambers.com.
Chambers will accept applications from 11am on 2 January 2025 and all applications must be received by 11:59pm on 6 February 2025. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Successful candidates will be invited to interview between February – May 2025.
All applicants will be contacted and informed of the outcome of their application. First round offers will be made on 9 May 2025.
