Pupillage
Whilst it is hoped that each pupil taken on will
become a tenant on completion of pupillage, it
must be realised by each applicant that this is
not a guarantee. In the event of a pupillage not
leading to a tenancy we will do what we can to
assist in an alternative placement. In such a
circumstance “squatting” may be permitted, but
only for a very limited period (i.e. one or two
months ).
Applications
We presently do not participate in OLPAS and applications should be received by 31st August in any given year. Each year the totality of all applications are considered by the recruitment committee between the 7th September and the 21st September, during which period a list of interviewees will be compiled. We believe that by considering the totality of applicants together in a defined period each year we produce a fairer and more balanced assessment than by considering each application individually in a haphazard way at the time of receipt. Accordingly, apply when you want, but realise that you will not receive a letter of offer or rejection until the 21st September at the earliest.
We must stress that a letter of rejection is not an indication that any given applicant has chosen the wrong career path. The fact is that we receive between 150 and 250 applications each year for one position. It follows that we are bound to reject eminently suitable candidates in large numbers.
Interviews
Interviews will normally be conducted on the first or second Saturday in the October of any given year, precise notification of date being given in the offer of interview. We will accommodate those unable, for good reason, to attend on the notified date.
Equal Opportunities
Chambers operates an equal opportunities recruitment policy. Records of applications, interviews and results are retained for a period of 3 years for scrutiny by the appropriate authorities.
Grievance Procedures
Any grievances or queries in relation to any aspect of pupillage may be raised at any time with the pupil’s supervisor, the pupillage co-ordinator, the Head of Chambers or the Practice Manager. Such matters will be tactfully dealt with and in the strictest confidence.
Where not explicitly clear from the above Chambers otherwise operates its pupillage system in accordance with Bar Council guidance for the time being in force.
Applications
We presently do not participate in OLPAS and applications should be received by 31st August in any given year. Each year the totality of all applications are considered by the recruitment committee between the 7th September and the 21st September, during which period a list of interviewees will be compiled. We believe that by considering the totality of applicants together in a defined period each year we produce a fairer and more balanced assessment than by considering each application individually in a haphazard way at the time of receipt. Accordingly, apply when you want, but realise that you will not receive a letter of offer or rejection until the 21st September at the earliest.
We must stress that a letter of rejection is not an indication that any given applicant has chosen the wrong career path. The fact is that we receive between 150 and 250 applications each year for one position. It follows that we are bound to reject eminently suitable candidates in large numbers.
Interviews
Interviews will normally be conducted on the first or second Saturday in the October of any given year, precise notification of date being given in the offer of interview. We will accommodate those unable, for good reason, to attend on the notified date.
Equal Opportunities
Chambers operates an equal opportunities recruitment policy. Records of applications, interviews and results are retained for a period of 3 years for scrutiny by the appropriate authorities.
Grievance Procedures
Any grievances or queries in relation to any aspect of pupillage may be raised at any time with the pupil’s supervisor, the pupillage co-ordinator, the Head of Chambers or the Practice Manager. Such matters will be tactfully dealt with and in the strictest confidence.
Where not explicitly clear from the above Chambers otherwise operates its pupillage system in accordance with Bar Council guidance for the time being in force.