How to apply
Applications, which will be treated as confidential, should be made by way of email to [email protected] and by no later than the deadline of 4pm on 3 July 2026.
Each application should include:
- A short covering letter
- A curriculum vitae
- A list of pupil supervisors to date, together with a reference from each supervisor
- A schedule of work undertaken and observed during pupillage
- At least four – suitably anonymised – pieces of work completed during pupillage, comprising at least one pleading (together with any pleading to which it is responding, if applicable), one skeleton argument, and one note of advice
As part of the assessment of applications we may wish to set a written exercise and/or advocacy exercise and conduct an interview.
About the third six opportunity
We welcome applications for a third six pupillage from pupils who have undertaken substantial commercial and/or chancery work in the course of their previous pupillage.
A third six at XXIV Old Buildings will comprise a further period of training of up to six months in preparation for a career at the bar, of the kind that is offered to our 12-month pupils during their second six. As our focus is on training, development, and evaluation, opportunities for third six pupils to undertake their own work will be limited, which is reflected in our generous guaranteed earnings of £7,500 pcm.
We are concerned to make all our pupils’ experiences in chambers interesting and enjoyable and hope that the third six pupillage would provide a suitable foundation for a thriving future career at XXIV Old Buildings. Whilst a third six may last for up to six months, we would look where possible to make a full tenancy decision earlier in the process.
Further information
In the event of queries relating to the process or the pupillage itself, please email us at [email protected].
