Advertising particular vacancies – Pupillage (including assessed mini-pupillages)

As set out in the Bar Qualification Manual, pupillage vacancies must be advertised on the Pupillage Gateway in accordance with the mandatory timetable.[1] This includes assessed mini-pupillages.

This advertisement (and other supporting materials, including chambers’ websites) must provide ‘sufficient information […] to enable prospective pupils to understand:

  • the AETO itself, eg the type of work that its barristers do, its size, location and culture;
  • the number of pupillages available;
  • the application process and deadlines, timing of interviews and the criteria that the AETO uses to assess applicants and decision dates;
  • when (on their path to qualification) candidates can apply;
  • the pupillage training programme and what to expect from a pupillage at the AETO;
  • the pupillage award, including expenses and other costs of training that the AETO covers (and what it doesn’t cover);
  • prospects at the end of pupillage and the process for applying for tenancy/employment; and
  • the practical impact of the AETO’s equality and diversity policies.[2]