Pupillage

Zenith Chambers is one of the largest sets on the North Eastern circuit and home to many highly experienced barristers who provide guidance and high quality pupillages to talented young lawyers.

Chambers offers one funded pupillage which will last 12 months and will normally be split between two pupil supervisors. In the second six months pupils will undertake their own court work and can expect to receive substantial earnings in their first year. Chambers offer pupillage on the basis that a tenancy is likely to be available.

All applications for pupillages will only be considered by completion of our APPLICATION FORM (click here for details) which should be completed and returned to pupils@zenithchambers.co.uk

Chambers will be considering applications for pupillage commencing in September 2013 . The application process will open on the 29th March 2012 and close on the 26th April 2012.  Applicants should expect to be available for interview in late May/early June 2012.

 

Key Pupillage Facts

Pupillages funded: one

Requirements: Exceptional candidates with a minimum degree of 2:1 and a CV which demonstrates a committment to practising law.

Award: £15,000 (£7,000 award in the first six months and guaranteed minimum earnings of £8,000 in the second six months)

Timings of applications: in line with OLPAS timetable

 

Mini Pupillage

Zenith Chambers offers non-assessed work experience for a one week period. This is commonly known as a Mini Pupillage. During this time you will shadow a member of Chambers both at Court and in conferences, giving you a taste of what life would be like as a Barrister. We are unable to consider any applications from those of school age.

Applications for a mini-pupillage must be received in any given year by 31st October. If you are interested in a mini-pupillage please write to Sobia Ahmed at our Chambers with:
•    your CV
•    a covering letter
•    details of your availability during the mini pupillage year you are applying for

Applications must be in writing. Any applications sent by email will not be considered.

All applicants will be told by the 30th November whether they have been successful or not.