2019 and the National Pupillage Fair on 1 December 2018.
environment), usually split into two six-month periods referred to as ‘sixes’.
Applications for pupillage are made through the centralised Pupillage Gateway (www. pupillagegateway.com). Most chambers are part of the centralised system (Pupillage Gateway providers), but some are not (non- Pupillage Gateway providers). Pupillages at both types of chambers are listed on the system, but non-members will have varying deadlines and ways they want you to apply – check chambers’ individual websites for details. The Pupillage Gateway opens for applications in January and stays open for about a month. As a rule of thumb, you should apply for pupillage at least a year before you wish to start – that is, in January 2020 for a pupillage beginning in 2021. You can apply to up to 12 portal chambers (and as many non-portal chambers as you like). For more on how to apply, see “Becoming a barrister” on p462. Summer term Pupillage offers via the centralised system will be made in early May. If necessary, obtain a ‘certificate of academic standing’ from the Bar Standards Board (BSB). BPTC If you were unsuccessful in your pupillage applications last year, apply again this year, in the same way as above. Once you have successfully completed the BPTC, you will have to undertake 12 qualifying sessions (previously known as ‘dining’) before being called to the Bar by your inn. Pupillage Pupillage is one year spent in an authorised training organisation (either a barristers’ chambers or another approved legal
First six Without practising, you will observe and assist your pupil supervisor and other barristers in chambers. The intention is that you share your supervisor’s daily professional life. Second six During these six months, you will be entitled to supply legal services and exercise rights of audience as a barrister. You may have cases and your own clients, which you will represent in court. This is when you start to build up your reputation as a barrister. At the end of the second six, you must submit a certificate to the BSB certifying that the second six has been satisfactorily completed. Provided that certain training conditions are met, you will be granted a full qualification certificate. Congratulations – you’re a barrister!
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