Pupillage Diaries
In our series of Pupillage diaries, our pupils share their experiences throughout their Pupillages at Exchange Chambers:
- Lucy Moran (Crime – starting September 2024)
- Amy Hemsley (Common Law – starting September 2024)
- Hayley Parkes (Crime)
- Julius Klutse (Commercial)
- Amy Weir (Crime)
- Nia Marshall (Common Law)
- David Illingworth (Common Law)
- Tanita Cross (Commercial)
- Tom Farr (Crime)
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Lucy Moran – Crime
Entry 1 – Lucy discusses receiving her pupillage offer and provides 3 pieces of advice for those wanting to pursue the Bar
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Amy Hemsley – Common Law
Entry 1 – Amy discusses the application process and accepting her pupillage with Exchange Chambers
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Hayley Parkes – Crime
Entry 1 – Hayley discusses her first two weeks of pupillage
Entry 2 – Hayley discusses the complexities of sensitive crime cases
Entry 3 – An update on Hayley’s pupillage and her experience at Chambers so far
Entry 4 – Hayley discusses recent trials she has observed during pupillage
Entry 5 – In this entry, Hayley discusses making first ‘contributions’ as a first six pupil, and offers some useful advice to those looking for pupillage in future
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Julius Klutse – Commercial
Entry 1 – Julius discusses his first two weeks of pupillage
Entry 2 – Julius discusses skeleton arguments and a talk for pupil supervisors
Entry 3 – An update on recent trials Julius has participated in
Entry 4 – Julius discusses preparing for his Ethics exam and attending an Appeal Hearing
Entry 5 – An update from Julius as he reaches the last week of his first six as a pupil
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Amy Weir – Crime
Entry 1 – Amy discusses her first two weeks of pupillage at Exchange
Entry 2 – An update from Amy as she settles in to the next few weeks of her pupillage
Entry 3 – Amy discusses the next two weeks of her pupillage, where she attends a conference and has the opportunity to practice taking instructions and giving advice
Entry 4 – An update on the last two weeks of Amy’s pupillage, where she has assisted in constructing closing speeches, as well as attending Chambers social events
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Nia Marshall – Common Law
Entry 1 – Nia discusses her first two weeks of pupillage
Entry 2 – An insight into the next two weeks of Nia’s pupillage, including shadowing her pupil supervisor and a trip to Liverpool Chambers
Entry 3 – Nia discusses a busy two weeks of pupillage, which included attending hearings and completing research
Entry 4 – Nia discusses the importance of a good work-life balance
Entry 5 – An update on weeks 9 and 10 of Nia’s pupillage, including speaking at a ‘career in law’ talk
Entry 6 – Nia discusses some of the lessons she has learnt whilst attending trials
Entry 7 – A pupillage update from Nia in the run-up to Christmas, including attending networking events, our recent ‘Pupillage Forum’ in Liverpool and recent trials she has observed
Entry 8 – Nia discusses her pupillage review and enjoys a well-deserved Christmas break
Entry 9 – To start the new year, Nia reflects on more opportunities for learning and growth during her pupillage, and studies for the upcoming BSB Professional Ethics assessment
Entry 10 – Nia discusses returning to work after her holiday, and attending various hearings
Entry 11 – As her second six approaches, Nia reflects on her experience in Liverpool, shadowing a number of hearings and conferences
Entry 12 – Nia reflects on some important lessons learnt from shadowing barristers on a variety of hearings, and attends the ‘North Eastern Circuit’s Tea on Teams: Ten Things I Wish I’d Known Before Second Six.’
Entry 13 – Nia’s final diary entry before the start of her second six
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David Illingworth – Common Law
Entry 1 – David discusses his first two weeks of pupillage
Entry 2 – An account of recent trials David has observed in the latest 2 weeks of his pupillage
Entry 3 – David discusses the work he’s been doing in the last 2 weeks of his pupillage, including legal research, case analysis and written advocacy.
Entry 4 – David discusses two recent civil trials he has observed in Manchester
Entry 5 – An update from David as he shadows Imogen Nichol, a common law pupil currently in her second six
Entry 6 – David discusses his recent advocacy training
Entry 7 – For future pupillage applicants, David provides a helpful insight into the concept of fundamental dishonesty in personal injury cases
Entry 8 – David provides an update on the start of his second six, and provides some useful insights into common law hearings for future pupillage candidates
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Tanita Cross – Commercial
Entry 1 – Tanita discusses her first two weeks of pupillage
Entry 2 – An account of the next two weeks of Tanita’s pupillage, including dealing with imposter syndrome
Entry 3 – Tanita discusses some recent trials she has observed BSB ethics exam
Entry 4 – An update on Tanita’s pupillage journey as she approaches her second six
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Tom Farr – Crime
Entry 1– Tom discusses his first two weeks of pupillage
Entry 2 – Tom discusses recent trials he has observed
Entry 3 – Tom focuses on day-to-day life outside of pupillage
Entry 4 – Tom discusses the logistics and complications of a large-scale case
Entry 5 – Tom reflects on his experience of pupillage so far
Entry 6 – An update on ‘Operation Lytton’, the trial Tom has been observing for the past few months of his pupillage
