Aspiring Barristers

Tips for cultivating greater wellbeing. By Claire Carroll 

So, you did not get pupillage. What’s next? Arooj Sheikh shares the insights she gained and suggests steps you could take to transform both the experience and your application

The Secret Barrister’s home truths for those considering a career at the Bar

Can you beat the odds and get pupillage? Is it the profession for you? How to create your own luck? We quiz the barrister and ITV Chaser, Shaun Wallace 

An insider’s guide. By Ishan Kolhatkar 

The most common errors made in pupillage applications... and some solutions for avoiding them. By Simon Myerson KC and Beheshteh Engineer 

In chambers’ quest to find the best, what exactly are they looking for and how do they find it? Three chambers – across commercial, family and public law – share their insights 

Many senior employed barristers work in large legal departments where there is scope to recruit, train and absorb pupils, and more are starting to offer pupillage. Could this be a high-quality solution to the shortage of training opportunities for would-be barristers? asks Anthony Inglese CB 

Newly minted Bar graduates compete at a ratio of 300:1 for a golden ticket to Wonka’s Criminal Justice Factory. The Secret Barrister explains why…

The Bar Standards Board on what you need to know about training to become a barrister in England and Wales