Atkin Chambers is hosting its annual in-person pupillage open evening on Tuesday 8 November at 5pm.
This Pupillage Evening will be held in Chambers. A panel discussion will be followed by a question and answer session with practising barristers at Atkin Chambers.
Please note a virtual version of this event will be held on Tuesday 1 November 2022.
The event aims to give prospective pupils an opportunity to learn more about life at the commercial and construction Bar, advice on applying for pupillage, and answers to any questions they have on applying for and working at the Bar.
Timings
- 4.30pm Registration, Tea/Coffee
- 5pm – Pupillage panel discussion
- 6pm – Q&A
- 6.30pm – 8.30pm – Networking drinks
Topics covered will include:
- An insight into the commercial and construction Bar
- Brexit, COVID-19 and the future
- Reasons to consider a career at the commercial/construction Bar
- Path to the Bar as non-law student
- What is Atkin Chambers looking for in candidates?
- Tips for the application process and interviews
- Life as a pupil
- Turning pupillage into tenancy
- Practice as a junior tenant
Registration
Places are limited RSVP to Pupillagenews@atkinchambers.com
Please let us know your current stage (ideally final year of your law degree or studying for the GDL) and what year you are intending to apply for pupillage – priority may be given to candidates looking to apply in the January 2023 application round.
We will confirm your place by email.
If you are registered and are no longer able to attend, please do let us know so your place can be offered to another interested prospective pupil.
Accessibility – if you need step free access, please let us know in advance. Thank you.
Please note the Open Evening forms no part of the pupillage recruitment process.
Do you have a question? Do please send it in advance to pupillagenews@atkinchambers.com. There will also be the opportunity to pose questions on the day.
For further info
For further information on pupillage at Atkin Chambers, including key dates and how to apply, please click here to view the pupillage information hub.