Each January we hold advice sessions for all members of the Inn seeking pupillage.
This is a valuable opportunity to discuss a draft pupillage application with a practising barrister who will give you personal feedback and advice.
Event details
Location: Online
Date and time: 12 January or 15 January, 6:00pm-8:30pm (Students accepted onto the QS will receive an allocated time slot on either date)
Who can attend: Bar Course and GDL Students without a Pupillage
Dress code: Smart casual
Cost: Free
Booking
Applications closed on 27 October 2025 at 12pm.
Read our Events Terms & Conditions.
Qualifying Session
Qualifying Session (QS): 1 QS
Theme: Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing.
Learning aims:
- Prepare effectively for pupillage applications.
- Receive personalised feedback and guidance on a mock pupillage application.
- Discuss approaches to written questions with experienced practitioners.
This QS relates to the following elements of the Professional Statement for Barristers:
1.5, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10,1.11, 1.12, 2.5, 2.6
Preparation required: Yes
To be awarded the QS for this event you are required to join the event on time and stay for the full duration of the event. Please enter your full name when joining the event so that we can record attendance and update the QS records accordingly. This can take up to two weeks.