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On behalf of the Northern and North Eastern Circuits, we are delighted to invite you to the third annual Pupillage Fair North.
Building on the outstanding success of our previous events in Leeds (2024) and Manchester (2025), Pupillage Fair North 2026 promises to be our most exciting event yet. Whether you are just beginning to explore a career at the Bar or preparing to apply for pupillage, this is a unique opportunity to gain invaluable insights from those who have successfully navigated the journey before you.
Throughout the day, attendees will have access to expert careers guidance, one-to-one CV clinics, interactive seminars, and opportunities to meet and speak directly with barristers, judges, Authorised Education and Training Organisations (AETOs), the Inns of Court, and other legal professionals.
Most importantly, Pupillage Fair North offers the chance to ask questions, build connections, and discover the breadth of opportunities available at the Bar in the North of England.
Join us on Saturday 21 November 2026 at Leeds Beckett University and see for yourself why the North continues to be an exceptional place to build a career at the Bar.
Places are limited, so register early to secure your place and take the next step towards a rewarding career at the Bar. Click here to access the Eventbrite booking page which includes a video of last year’s event.
We look forward to welcoming you to Leeds for what promises to be an inspiring and informative day.
Sam Hillas KC specialises in financial remedy work at St John’s Buildings in Liverpool. In January 2026 Sam was elected as Leader of the Northern Circuit. She is also a Bencher of Inner Temple with responsibility for student engagement and support, a patron of Wirral Women and Children’s Aid, a co-editor of Family Affairs, the FLBA’s tri-annual publication, a fellow of the IAFL, a judicial officer for the RFU and World Rugby, and in 2024, she received the Pro Bono KC of the Year award from Advocate, the Bar’s advocacy charity.
On behalf of the Northern and North Eastern Circuits, we are delighted to invite you to the third annual Pupillage Fair North.
Building on the outstanding success of our previous events in Leeds (2024) and Manchester (2025), Pupillage Fair North 2026 promises to be our most exciting event yet. Whether you are just beginning to explore a career at the Bar or preparing to apply for pupillage, this is a unique opportunity to gain invaluable insights from those who have successfully navigated the journey before you.
Throughout the day, attendees will have access to expert careers guidance, one-to-one CV clinics, interactive seminars, and opportunities to meet and speak directly with barristers, judges, Authorised Education and Training Organisations (AETOs), the Inns of Court, and other legal professionals.
Most importantly, Pupillage Fair North offers the chance to ask questions, build connections, and discover the breadth of opportunities available at the Bar in the North of England.
Join us on Saturday 21 November 2026 at Leeds Beckett University and see for yourself why the North continues to be an exceptional place to build a career at the Bar.
Places are limited, so register early to secure your place and take the next step towards a rewarding career at the Bar. Click here to access the Eventbrite booking page which includes a video of last year’s event.
We look forward to welcoming you to Leeds for what promises to be an inspiring and informative day.
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Join us on Saturday 21 November 2026 at Leeds Beckett University and see for yourself why the North continues to be an exceptional place to build a career at the Bar
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