Mini-pupillage

Fenners Chambers offers a limited number of mini-pupillages throughout the year. Mini-pupils should normally have completed the first year of their degree course or equivalent level of study.

During a mini-pupillage we aim to provide a varied experience of life in barristers’ chambers, including attending court, reading briefs, carrying out small exercises and discussing life at the Bar with members of chambers. Mini-pupillages are usually for one week and are unpaid.

Whilst chambers itself is based in Cambridge our barristers often travel outside of Cambridge for court. A mini-pupillage is intended to expose you to the reality of working as a barrister and therefore if one is offered to you, you must be willing and able to travel outside of Cambridge if needed. A car is not necessary as our regular courts can be reached by public transport. In the event that you have a need for reasonable adjustments to be made please let us know so that we can

Applications for mini-pupillages should be made on the mini-pupillage application form and returned by e-mail to minipupillage@fennerschambers.com for the attention of Penny Grewcock. Applicants should also complete an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Questionnaire which should be emailed to equalityanddiversity@fennerschambers.com

Equality and diversity

We are committed to recruiting the best candidates and to promoting equality and diversity. To help us monitor our recruitment procedures we ask all applicants to complete an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Questionnaire when making any application to Fenners Chambers. The information provided will be treated as confidential.

Fenners Chambers’ Equality and Diversity Policy is available here.

Further information

If you would like any more information about any aspect of pupillage or mini-pupillage, please feel free to contact the Pupillage Committee at minipupillage@fennerschambers.com.

Mini-pupillage grant scheme

Lincoln’s Inn have set up a mini-pupillage grant scheme which offers financial support to students wishing to undertake mini-pupillages who would otherwise not be able to do so. Grants are intended to assist with the costs of travel and accommodation as well as a clothing allowance if needed. The value of each grant is calculated based on the applicant’s anticipated expenses up to a maximum of £500.

If this is something which is of interest to you more details can be found at: https://www.lincolnsinn.org.uk/becoming-a-barrister/funding/