The Path to Pupillage; A Guide for the Aspiring Barrister

The Path to Pupillage: A Guide for the Aspiring Barrister is the essential guide for anyone considering a career as a barrister, from the sixth former to those at the final stage of the Bar Professional Training Course. Takes the reader through each step of the route to pupillage from legal education through to the application process itself Covers key developments including changes to the Bar course (now the BPTC ) and the launch of the Pupillage Portal - the new application process Draws on the authors’ own personal experiences - between them they have attended over forty pupillage interviews and are now members of their respective pupillage committees Brings together advice and pearls of wisdom from over 50 contributors - from recently qualified barristers through to senior barristers and judges - on everything such as the challenges and risks of becominga barrister, what impresses them at an interview, and how to make the most of the BPTC Goes through the academic stage of training, looking at the pros and cons of the various variables such as a law degree verses a law conversion Details the extra-curricular activities that students should undertake in order to enhance their prospects Discusses the vocational - BPTC - part of training, looking in depth at the four Inns Gives advise on how to choose which pupillage to accept if more than one offer is received Offers guidance on converting from being a solicitor to a barrister