Goldsmith Chambers - 12 months - October 2020
Goldsmith Chambers is a leading common-law set of 90 members, with crime, immigration, civil and family practice groups. We are a modern, professional, and friendly set.
Applications are invited for two 12-month criminal pupillages commencing October 2020.
If applicants wish to apply for both 2019 and 2020 criminal pupillages, they should apply via Pupillage Gateway for a 2020 criminal pupillage and they will automatically be considered for both 2019 and 2020 criminal pupillages.
After an initial shortlisting process by members of the Pupillage and Tenancy Committee, those shortlisted will be invited for interview. The entire selection process is carried out in accordance with a transparent set of selection criteria, full details of which can be found on the Chambers website www.goldsmithchambers.com.
In the second six months pupils can expect to be in court frequently, conducting mainly criminal cases. Every effort is made to prepare pupils fully for life at the Bar, including a programme of advocacy training by members of chambers. Pupil supervisors provide regular feedback to their pupils regarding their progress.
Goldsmith Chambers are accepting applications from candidates with a degree class 2:1. However, we will accept a 2:2 in extenuating circumstances.
The pupillage award, which is £25K a year, is split into £12.5K first six and £12.5K guaranteed earnings second six. Pupils may draw down up to 20% of their pupillage award in the year prior to commencing pupillage.
Decisions about tenancy are made at the conclusion of 12 months pupillage. The outcome of any such applications will be to offer a tenancy, not to offer a tenancy, or possibly, if it is considered there is potential, to offer a third six.
Goldsmith Chambers is committed to equality of opportunity. It is our policy to treat everybody equally and fairly, and we assess all applications on merit alone, without reference to the candidates’ race, sex, pregnancy and maternity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, disability, age, religion or belief. Race encompasses colour, ethnic or national origin and nationality. All applications will be treated in strictest confidence and in full compliance with the Equality and Diversity Rules of the Bar Standards Board’s Code of Conduct.
The following questions will form the Pupillage Application Questionnaire section
of the application form for this pupillage vacancy. These are included here to allow
you to prepare in advance.
- BC1: Why do you believe you will make a good barrister? In your answer, please identify any relevant experiences or skills that you believe may help you in your career (200 words)
- BC2: Why do you want to join our chambers? In your answer, please give reasons for your choice of chambers and explain why you are interested in our areas of practice (200 words)
- Identify one area of law that has been in the news recently which is of particular relevance to your future career at the Bar. (200 words)
To apply, please click on the Apply Online link below and then complete the online application form.
