Pupillage 2015
Chambers is inviting applications for a twelve month pupillage to commence in October 2015. In summary the successful candidate will undergo a mixed pupillage with two supervisors, each one an established criminal and civil practitioner respectively. Full details, as appear on the Pupillage Gateway are set out below.
Applications should be sent to chambers by email to [email protected] and the application email should attach the following documents:
1) A covering letter;
2) A curriculum vitae;
3) A completed copy of the pupillage application form available to download from here. (Opens in a new window).
The closing date for applications is 20th February 2015.
Full Details of the Pupillage and How to Apply
Chambers Information:
Head of Chambers: Mr. Anthony Moore
Address of Chambers: 39 Park Square, Leeds, LS1 2NU
Practice Areas: General Common Law; Crime; Personal Injury; Immigration; Courts Martial; Regulatory.
Circuit: North-Eastern
Tenants: 17 plus 8 door tenants
Junior Tenancies in last 3 years: 3
Pupillage Vacancy Information
Number of Pupillages: 1
Awards Available: Yes. Financial support level £12,000 minimum.
Description
Chambers attracts a significant volume of junior advocacy work and prides itself on developing pupils and junior tenants, helping them become strong advocates capable of a sustained career at the bar. Although based on the North-Eastern Circuit, Chambers has a national network of instructing solicitors and members regularly undertake as much work off circuit as they do on circuit.
Pupil Supervisors
You will be allocated two pupil supervisors, one from the civil team and one from the crime team, in order to ensure that you are exposed to the full gamut of chambers work. Pupils share the supervisor’s room and accompany them in all aspects of their practice. You may, from time to time, also work with other members of chambers if warranted by your development.
First Six
You will go to court and attend conferences on a daily basis with your pupil supervisor. You will also assist with undertaking drafting and written advices as well as legal research.
Second Six
You will take on an increasing amount of your own work and as the tenancy decision approaches are likely to be in court three of four times per week.
Award
The total annual award is £12,000 (minimum) comprising of a £6,000 award during the first six and guaranteed earnings of £6,000 in the second six along with any earnings over and above the guaranteed minimum.
The closing date for applications is: 20th day of February 2015.
First round interviews will take place on: 21st day of March 2015.
Second round interviews will take place on: 11th day of April 2015.
Pupillage offers will be made during the week commencing the 20th day of April
Applications should be sent to chambers by email to [email protected] and the application email should attach the following documents:
1) A covering letter;
2) A curriculum vitae;
3) A completed copy of the pupillage application form available to download from here. (Opens in a new window)..