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Chambers is seeking applications for pupillage from both law and non-law graduates. Candidates are expected to have at least a good 2.1 degree.

One Essex Court offers a guaranteed twelve-month pupillage. Pupils sit with at least three pupil masters in the twelve months, completing work for both their pupil masters and other members of Chambers. There is an ongoing assessment of work and regular appraisals. Pupils are also expected to do small court work in their second six months.

April 2006 (OLPAS summer season) to begin October 2007. Chambers is a member of OLPAS and all applications should be made through OLPAS except where an applicant is exempt under OLPAS rules.

Thirty mini-pupillages are available each year. They generally last for two days and are not assessed. Mini-pupils sit with members of Chambers and have the opportunity to get a view of life in Chambers and the work done by its members.

The current award is £40,000. One-third of the award is available as an advance in the prospective pupils' BVC year. The award is supplemented by earnings in the second six.