Tenancy applications after completion

Whilst pupillage at 25 Bedford Row is not offered with a guarantee of further pupillage or tenancy at its conclusion, Chambers invests great time and effort into Pupillage with a view to providing our pupils with the best opportunity to become tenants. There is no competition between pupils and each application will be decided individually and based on its merits.

Chambers’ policy in respect of pupil recruitment is that applications for tenancy will not be considered until completion of a Probationary Tenancy. Within one month prior to the conclusion of a twelve-month pupillage, pupils can (and will be invited to) apply for a further extension for three months (Probationary Tenancy), by means of a written letter to the Head of the Pupillage Committee.

Applications will be considered by the Pupillage Committee, and will take into account the views expressed by the clerks and Pupil Supervisors.

Junior tenants may be recruited from in-house pupils at the conclusion of their Probationary Tenancy. They may be considered alongside any external candidates (as to which Chambers will advertise generally for prospective junior tenants before making any decision).

Chambers is committed to a process that is fair, comprehensive and includes on-going assessment. The purpose is two-fold:

1. To ensure that pupils are given every opportunity to demonstrate their skills over the period of their pupillages; and

2. To ensure that Chambers recruits talented pupil(s). The standard expected of pupils is a high one. Chambers recruits pupils who are “exceptional”.

Ultimately, Chambers will only offer tenancy to pupils who are deemed to have the ability, determination and potential to make an outstanding Barrister, advocate and ambassador for 25 Bedford Row and to create and sustain a successful practice.