How do you book the pupillage Gateway interview?

How do you book the pupillage Gateway interview?

Booking interviews online If you have been asked to attend an interview, some chambers may ask you to choose a time slot in your Pupillage Gateway account. To do this, first log in to your account. Click on Account in the left-hand menu and scroll to your Current Applications list.

How many applications can you make on the pupillage Gateway?

20 applications
How many applications can I submit? Aspiring barristers may submit up to 20 applications with Authorised and Education Training Organisations (“AETOs”) that are using the Pupillage Gateway to facilitate their recruitment process.

How many chambers can you apply to on Gateway?

20 sets
Be sure to read the instructions carefully before you begin: remember that you can only apply to 20 sets of chambers and a withdrawn application still counts as one of your 20.

How do you stand out on pupillage application?

Make your application stand out from the crowd Write coherently and clearly about your reasons for applying. Be honest and authentic. Working in the field of practice or as a solicitor can really help.

How hard is it to get a pupillage?

Before doing a pupillage, you must have completed your undergraduate degree or GDL and passed the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) or equivalent. Pupillages are notoriously difficult to secure and are often a source of frustration for many budding barristers looking to take the next step in their legal career.

What is the pupillage Gateway?

The Pupillage Gateway is the online application system for pupillage. Under the Bar Standards Board’s Bar Qualification Manual, any vacancies for pupillage must be advertised on the Gateway.

How much do you get paid for pupillage?

The pupillage award on offer for those years is £75,000. Of that sum, £45,000 is payable in equal monthly installments in the first six months, and the balance in equal monthly installments in the second six months.

How hard is it to get pupillage?

Landing a pupillage (the Bar’s version of a training contract) is, as one pupil we spoke to put it, “a strenuous and difficult process – one that’s not to be underestimated.” Indeed, getting your application noticed in the first place is a notoriously tough undertaking, given the high volume of applicants.

What makes a good pupillage application?

Presentation of application form: spelling, grammar etc. presented it will not succeed. Proof-read, proof-read, proof- read. Persuasiveness and good use of language.

Is pupillage award tax free?

Study Loans and Pupillage Awards Scholarships from the Inns are exempt from income tax.

What qualities make a good barrister?

What skills does a barrister need?

• The ability to communicate with a wide range of people.
• Determination, stamina, self-motivation and self-discipline.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to express arguments and ideas clearly.
• An analytical mind and a logical approach.

How much does a junior barrister make?

Successful junior barristers doing work supported by legal aid – be that criminal or civil – can earn under £20,000 a year.