Pupillage
We are pleased to announce that we are offering one funded 12 month pupillage starting in October 2025.
Application is via the Pupillage Gateway.
Pupillage with us...
When we opened in January 1990 our aim was to be different. That remains the same, we seek “to have our feet on the ground and our heads in the stars.”
Timetable
2nd January 2025
Opening date for applications via the Pupillage Gateway
6th February 2025
Closing date for applications
28th February 2025
Candidates notified if they have progressed the advocacy stage.
8th March 2025 – 12th April 2025
Advocacy exercises to be conducted.
26th April 2025
Interviews in Chambers.
9th May 2025
Notification of pupillage offer and unsuccessful candidates notified.
16th May 2025
Final date by which candidates must either accept or decline an offer.
This timetable is in accordance with the requirements of the Pupillage Gateway.
Selection
How we select our pupils and what you need to consider. There are 4 stages:
Drafting
Advocacy
Interview
Offer
Funding
We expect our pupil's income to be about £40k over the course of the pupillage, comprising the Pupillage Award and fee income.
1st Six
Chambers has set the minimum Pupilage Award at £22,500 p.a. This is above the amount set by the Bar Standards Board for Pupillage outside London.
During your 1st Six you will receive an Award, paid on the 1st of each month in arrears, of 1/12 of Chambers' minimum pupillage award.
2nd Six
During your 2nd Six we anticipate that you will earn around £30k in fee income.
Nevertheless, we still guarantee a minimum income to the value of the Pupillage Award. We expect the fees you receive as a barrister will far exceed that amount. If not then Chambers will top-up the difference, based on your fee income during the preceding month.
You will pay not Chambers' rent, Clerks' Fees or other Chambers' expenses whilst a pupil.
Overview
The practicalities of a pupillage at 1 High Pavement Chambers
Equality and Diversity
We operate the Bar Council’s Equality and Diversity Code in relation to members, staff and pupils.
The members of the pupillage committee have received training from the Bar Council in fair recruitment practices.
We welcome applicants regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, gender reassignment, race, religion, marital status or disability.
Please let us know if you have a disability that may require us to make reasonable adjustment for the application or interview process.
No. 1 High Pavement is proud of our record in equality and diversity we nevertheless welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage those who are traditionally unrepresented at the Bar.
Queries
If you have any queries, please email the clerks: clerks@1hp.co.uk with the subject: ”Pupillage Enquiry”