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As pupillage application season is upon us, Twitter has been full of helpful tips @MayersSpeaks, @conniepurdy and @ThemisWomen to name a few.
⭐️I’m adding my two cents with this thread, mostly aimed at aspiring family barristers.⭐️
@pupillageadvice @pupillagehub #pupillage
⭐️I’m adding my two cents with this thread, mostly aimed at aspiring family barristers.⭐️
@pupillageadvice @pupillagehub #pupillage
Know what you’re getting into
Know the good and the bad so you can explain how you would deal with it. E.g. legal aid work, while your aged debt grows your bank balance does not at the same speed, instructions come late requiring working evenings/weekends despite prep days.
Know the good and the bad so you can explain how you would deal with it. E.g. legal aid work, while your aged debt grows your bank balance does not at the same speed, instructions come late requiring working evenings/weekends despite prep days.
Showcase your work experience
Have you worked as a paralegal/legal assistant? Explain what practical skills this has left you with. E.g. able to work your way through a bundle effectively, starting from what’s relevant when time is limited (often the last order).
Have you worked as a paralegal/legal assistant? Explain what practical skills this has left you with. E.g. able to work your way through a bundle effectively, starting from what’s relevant when time is limited (often the last order).
PUPILLAGE APPLICATION TIPS
A Thread:
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#Pupillage #applications #futurebarristers
@BridgeTheBar @TheInnerTemple @MTStudents @HonSocGraysInn @lincolnsinn
A Thread:
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#Pupillage #applications #futurebarristers
@BridgeTheBar @TheInnerTemple @MTStudents @HonSocGraysInn @lincolnsinn
Yes, there are a wide range of chambers cultures, practice areas and individual writing styles.
However, in my opinion there are some elements which consistently reoccur in high quality pupillage applications of all types.
Here's my approach to securing numerous interviews:
However, in my opinion there are some elements which consistently reoccur in high quality pupillage applications of all types.
Here's my approach to securing numerous interviews:
Research.
What do you know about your chosen set which the other 500 applicants likely do not?
What have you discovered about chambers' practice areas, clients, recent cases, business development, culture and recent triumphs which aligns with your future career aspirations?
What do you know about your chosen set which the other 500 applicants likely do not?
What have you discovered about chambers' practice areas, clients, recent cases, business development, culture and recent triumphs which aligns with your future career aspirations?
