This allows us to provide a more rounded experience and more access to a wider range of members of Chambers, so that mini-pupils gain a better idea of who we are and what we do.
In advance of the day, mini-pupils are sent papers to read and consider in advance – these will be discussed during the day with the members of Chambers who originally worked on them.
Lunch provides an opportunity to meet a number of members of Chambers and discuss their practices more informally.
The day includes a round-table discussion on life at the Bar and practice at the Construction Bar more specifically.
Chambers does not assess mini-pupils and mini-pupillage is not a pre-requisite to applying for pupillage. Chambers sees mini-pupillage primarily as helpful for potential applicants who need to make decisions about pupillage applications by providing some familiarity with the areas of law in which the barristers at Atkin Chambers specialise and a taste of life at the Bar in general.
Atkin Chambers’ mini-pupillage days for 2025 are Thursday 20th March and Thursday 19th June.
Applications for mini-pupillage in 2025 have now closed.
Please send a CV and a covering letter* addressed to “The Pupillage Committee Administrator” at pupillage@atkinchambers.com.
Applicants should state a preference for which date they wish to attend.
We ask please that applicants not apply earlier than 2nd year law or 3rd year non-law. We welcome applications from those studying the BPC or GDL.
*No more than two pages in length please.
For successful applicants to this scheme, Chambers will reimburse all reasonable travel expenses. Expenses for overnight accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
It is helpful if candidates raise any requests for fares and accommodation when organising mini-pupillage dates and before their mini pupillage begins.
Applicants may also want to note that Lincoln’s Inn has a grant scheme which specifically supports mini-pupillages which they made find useful.
For details on other sources of funding please click here.
Please let us know if you would like to request any reasonable adjustments for the day.
If you have any questions about the application process that are not covered on this website, please email them to pupillage@atkinchambers.com.
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For more information please contact our clerks on
+44 (0)20 7404 0102 or clerks@atkinchambers.com