Chambers offers a number of mini-pupillages each year to those with a genuine interest in pupillage at 8 New Square. Please note that there is a selection process involved and that our mini-pupillages are oversubscribed. Mini pupillages are for one or two days and are arranged throughout the year in court term time.
One of the selection criteria relates to technical or scientific ability. Due to the nature of the work undertaken in chambers we ask that anyone applying for a mini-pupillage is able to demonstrate a technical or scientific background, either academically (this need not be to degree level) or through other experience. Additionally, we ask that applicants have commenced legal training before undertaking a mini pupillage as we feel they will gain more from the experience having had some legal education. Please therefore time your application accordingly.
Please also note that if you are successful in your application, there may be a time lag of a number of months between submitting your application and the dates that we are able to offer for your mini-pupillage, so if you have particular time restraints or deadlines then please apply as early as possible.
The application form is available here, please review it and send the completed form to Harri Gibson at harri.gibson@8newsquare.co.uk.
Harri Gibson and Philip Taylor oversee the mini-pupillage programme and either can be contacted if you have any questions in relation to mini-pupillage.
Chambers is happy to contribute towards the travel expenses of those attending a mini-pupillage. Please keep travel receipts and hand them to Harri, Philip or one of the clerking team during your mini-pupillage. In addition, Lincoln’s Inn have a Mini-Pupillage Grant Scheme that assists with other costs associated with undertaking a mini-pupillage. Please see here for more information and to assess if you are eligible.
Use of AI tools
Please note, unless there are exceptional circumstances (in which case, please explain in your covering email), the use of AI tools is strongly discouraged and given the number of applications we see, its use is readily apparent.