Pupillage Vacancies 2016
Chambers is inviting applications for two twelve month criminal pupillages to commence in September 2016. In summary the successful candidates will undertake pupillage with an established Grade 4 RASSO criminal practitioner. Full details, as appear on the Pupillage Gateway are set out below.
Applications should be sent to chambers by email to pupillage@39parksquare.com 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. The form is available to download from here [pdf fillable] or here [.doc format] [.doc format] (Opens in a new window).
The closing date for applications is 2nd April 2016
Full Details of the Pupillage and How to Apply
Chambers Information:
Head of Chambers: Mr. Robert Skyner & Mr. Richard Canning
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: 18 plus 3 door tenants
Junior Tenancies in last 3 years: 3
Pupillage Vacancy Information
Number of Pupillages: 2
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.
Pupil Supervisors
You will be allocated a pupil supervisor who is a senior Grade 4 RASSO member. Pupils will 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: 2nd April 2016.
First round interviews will take place on Saturday 16th April 2016.
Second round interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed.
Pupillage offers will be made by the 30th April 2016
Applications should be sent to chambers by email to pupillage@39parksquare.com 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. The form is available to download from here [pdf fillable] or here [.doc format] [.doc format] (Opens in a new window).