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.

Check back regularly or follow us on X @ExcPupillage to keep up with the pupillage journeys of our current pupils.

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Callum Stevens 

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.

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Niamh Leong 

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.

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Thomas Harris 

Entry 1 – Thomas discusses accepting his pupillage.

Entry 2 – Six weeks into pupillage, Thomas discusses what an average day looks like for him.

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Lucy Spencer 

Entry 1 – Lucy discusses her pupillage application experience and shares some advice

Entry 2 – Lucy reflects on her first four weeks of pupillage