The Inn offers a number of scholarships and prizes to support Members undertaking pupillage.
Senior Scholarships
Our most prestigious scholarships. Four scholarships, each with a value of £5,000, are awarded to pupils of exceptional merit.
Ann Goddard Scholarships
Pupils intending to build a practice at the publicly funded Bar can apply for these means tested scholarships, with over £80,000, awarded each year.
The Ede & Ravenscroft Prize
A wig and gown is awarded to a pupil who has embodied the Inn’s purpose, vision and values as a student Member.
The James Hunt Prize
The pupil with the best advocacy performance at the final stage of the Pupil Advocacy Course is awarded the James Hunt Prize.
- Application
Application
All applications must be submitted through our online application portal.
Status: Closed
Key dates Applications open 7 August 2026 Application deadline 18 September 2026 Reference deadline 25 September 2026 Interviews (Ann Goddard) 17 & 18 November 2026 Interviews (Senior) 27 November 2025 - Eligibility
For the current application cycle, candidates must be undertaking a pupillage during the 2026/27 legal year, from Michaelmas term 2026.
Start date Eligible April 2026 No October 2026 Yes April 2027 Yes October 2027 No We are aware that some pupillages will start in months not listed above. Please contact us if you are unsure about your eligibility for this scholarship.
- Assessment
Assessment
To receive a scholarship, a candidate must pass a written and oral assessment.
For each assessment, evidence is considered against the published assessment criteria.
Candidates are strongly advised to read our guide to application assessment, selection for interview and scoring [PDF].
Academic Ability
Demonstrates the strong academic foundation necessary to succeed as a barrister.
Advocacy
Can develop well structured, succinct, grammatically correct, and persuasively written argument. As an oral advocate, can communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively.
Working with others
Possesses the self-awareness and client care to excel as a Junior Tenant.
Problem solving
Possesses the professional judgement and problem-solving ability to excel as a Junior Tenant.
Motivation to succeed
Demonstrates a clear motivation and determination to succeed in their career.
- Policies
Policies
Rules applicable to Pupillage Scholarship candidates, including eligibility requirements.
Application and awarding policy (PDF)
Rules applicable to all Members, information about how the Inn is run and access to further details on our policies and guidelines.