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Deadlines

Mini-pupillage

Applications open 30/11/2025
Applications close 28/02/2026

Assessed mini-pupillage

Applications open 04/05/2026
Applications close 26/06/2026

Pupillage

Applications open 05/01/2026
Applications close 22/01/2026

Key Info

Juniors 58
KCs 23
Pupillages 2
Oxbridge-educated new tenants* 4/5

*Figure is for the five most junior members of chambers; does not include postgraduate studies.

Money

Pupillage award £70,000
Bar course drawdown £25,000

The pupillage award comprises £35,000 in the first six and guaranteed earnings of at least £35,000 in the second six.

Diversity

Female juniors 38%
Female KCs 26%
BME juniors 10%
BME KCs 13%