Pupillage Diaries
In our series of Pupillage diaries, our pupils share their experiences throughout their Pupillages at Exchange Chambers. You can find links to these below.
Reading suggestions – Our pupils have also provided some book recommendations for those looking to pursue a career at the Bar. Please find the full list here.
- Thomas Harris (Crime)
- Niamh Leong (Crime)
- Callum Stevens (Crime)
- Lucy Spencer (Family)
Check back regularly or follow us on X @ExcPupillage to keep up with the pupillage journeys of our current pupils.
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Entry 1 – Callum offers insights into preparing for pupillage applications and shares memorable moments throughout the process
Entry 2 – Callum discusses overcoming initial nerves, workload and social events four weeks into pupillage
Entry 3 – An update from Callum as his pupillage focus shifts from prosecution to defence work
Entry 4 – Callum discusses assisting his pupillage supervisor by drafting documents, as well as ongoing pupillage training
Entry 5 – An update from Callum on returning to pupillage after the Christmas break and starting to prepare for his second six
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Entry 1 – Niamh shares her experiences from deciding she wanted to become a barrister in 2017 to accepting her pupillage with us
Entry 2 – Niamh reflects on the first month of her first six, including cases, supervisors and the Liverpool Mess
Entry 3 – Niamh discusses her recent experience attending inquiries
Entry 4 – As her Second six approaches, Niamh discusses Circuit training and some recent cases
Entry 5 – Niamh discusses some recent cases she’s observed and revising for the pupillage ethics exam
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Entry 1 – Thomas discusses accepting his pupillage
Entry 2 – Six weeks into pupillage, Thomas discusses what an average day looks like for him
Entry 3 – Thomas reflects on the first six months of his pupillage
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Entry 1 – Lucy discusses her pupillage application experience and shares some advice
Entry 2 – Lucy reflects on her first four weeks of pupillage
Entry 3 – Four months into pupillage, Lucy shares some tips and key learning points
