Pupillage

Pupillage 2009/10

Cloisters welcomes applications from outstanding candidates from all backgrounds and academic disciplines.

Why should you apply?

We offer a friendly and informal working environment combined with high quality work.

Cloisters offers excellent training as well as plenty of support and encouragement.

How to apply

Cloisters will only accept applications for pupillage which are made through the Bar Council's Online Pupillage Application Scheme (OLPAS). Application forms and further information, including full details of the OLPAS timetable, may be obtained from the OLPAS website.

We welcome applications from those coming late to the Bar, who may not be required to undertake the full pupillage requirement. Should you require any further information about making an application in such circumstances, please contact Alessandra Fanone.

Cloisters does not offer unfunded or sponsored pupillages.

When to apply

Cloisters is in the Summer season of OLPAS. The new season commences on 8th March 2008. Cloisters operates a two-round interview process, which usually takes place in June and July. The deadline for submission of Summer season applications is 11:59 p.m. on Thursday 1st May 2008.

Funding

Cloisters offers two funded pupillages each year. Each pupil will receive an award (currently £30,000 per year). Pupils can also ask for an advance of up to £5,000.

Mini Pupillage

Cloisters offers one week unfunded mini pupillages. Five applicants are selected each quarter on a random basis for mini pupillage during the following quarter.

Apply by sending your CV and covering letter to Lucy Chambers. Please specify preferred dates.

For mini-pupillages later in 2008, the deadline for July, August and September is 1 April 2008 and the deadline for October, November and December is 1 July 2008.

Equal Opportunities

Cloisters is committed to equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace. We maintain our reputation by recruiting pupils with outstanding ability, imagination and energy. We are firmly committed to the Equality Code for the Bar.

Please return to this page for information about Pupillage as it will be regularly updated. If you have any specific queries not answered on this page, please contact Alessandra Fanone.