Mini-pupillages at Pump Court Chambers are designed to give you exposure to the day-to-day routine of our chambers, and an opportunity to meet our members, so you can decide whether a career at the bar is right for you.
As a mini-pupil, you will be allocated one week within the dates set out below. You will be allocated a mini-pupillage supervisor for the week, who will arrange for you to shadow one or more of our barristers in court and/or in conference, as well as being invited to read through briefs and instructions.
You will be required to travel to and from courts within a reasonable distance of your preferred location (either London, Winchester or Canterbury).
Please note that mini-pupillages are not funded and you will be required to meet your own travel expenses and other incidental costs.
At Pump Court we pride ourselves on our professionalism and client care. As a mini pupil, you will be expected to demonstrate the same degree of professionalism and discretion as our barristers and staff. Due to the sensitive nature of our work, you will be required sign a confidentiality agreement prior to the commencement of your mini pupillage.
Mini pupils will not be assessed and no formal feedback will be given.
The process of selection for mini-pupillage is entirely separate from the pupillage process.
The window for applying to Pump Court for a mini-pupillage in Summer 2026 has closed.
We will publish an update on this page and on our social media channels when the application window for Summer 2027 has opened.
In order to apply, you will need to complete and return an application form to the mini-pupillage co-ordinator. We will confirm receipt of your application and notify you of the outcome of your application in April. The mini-pupillages usually take place between the beginning of June and late September. Candidates may inform us of dates to avoid during this period. We will do our best to accommodate the same.
You must be over 18 years old to apply.
Chambers operates within the Equality & Diversity Code in relation to recruitment of both mini-pupils and pupils consistently with the Bar Council Fair recruitment guidance.
We operate a general policy of expansion and seek applications from first-class barristers, arbitrators and mediators in all areas of our practice.
We currently seek applications for Probationary Tenancy across our main practice areas.
Any vacancies in our clerking and staff teams will be advertised here.
London Chambers
3 Pump Court
Temple
London
EC4Y 7AJ
Tel: +44 (0)20 7353 0711
Fax: +44 (0)845 259 3241
Email: clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com
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Winchester Chambers
31 Southgate Street
Winchester
SO23 9EB
Tel: +44 (0)1962 868 161
Fax: +44 (0)845 259 3240
Email: clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com
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Swindon Chambers
3 Newbridge Square
Aylesbury Street
Swindon
SN1 1HN
Tel: +44 (0)1793 539 899
Fax: +44 (0)845 259 3242
Email: clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com
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Canterbury Chambers
6 - 8 Longmarket
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2JS
Tel: +44 (0)1227 764 899
Email: clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com
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