What does a pupillage involve?

Pupillage is a 12-month training period for those aiming to qualify as barristers, usually spent in a barristers’ chambers (aka ‘set’). It is divided into two distinct six-month periods. During the ‘first six’ you will shadow the cases of an experienced barrister; in the ‘second six’ you may take on work of your own.

Is pupillage an employment?

It is intended that the pupillage will be full-time and a pupil may not, without the special leave in writing of the Council hold any office or engage in any employment of any kind whether full-time or otherwise during pupillage. He may however be remunerated by his master and this is the normal practice.

How do I get a barrister pupillage?

Gain Work Experience. Mini Pupillages.
Choose a Barristers Chambers. To choose a barrister’s chambers, you have to have some idea as to what area of law you want to pursue.
Submit Applications.
Attend Pupillage Interviews.
Accept an Offer and Prepare.

What is pupillage South Africa?

Pupillage is a full-time, demanding programme which runs from January to December each year. Anyone who has an LLB degree from a South African university, is a ‘fit and proper’ person, and meets certain formal requirements is welcome to apply to be admitted to the pupillage programme.

How many pupillages should you apply for?

12 is a good number. On average, the panellists had made about 12 applications (the maximum number of applications bar hopefuls can make through the Pupillage Gateway is now 20) each. They agreed there is no “magic number” and applicants should only do as many as they have time to do well. You can apply again next year …

Can you do pupillage part time?

Pupillage is a full-time training programme. 21. For the duration of pupillage, you are not allowed to hold any other employment, whether on a full-time or part-time basis. During pupillage you must also attend such percentage of pupillage training related lectures and training sessions as may be determined.

How long is a pupillage?

Usually lasting 12 months, the pupillage is split into two six-month periods of on-the-job training, known as ‘sixes’. Equivalent to a solicitor’s training contract, you need to successfully complete the year to be able to practice as a barrister.

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.

What is the Bar Council’s Pupillage Gateway?

Welcome to the Bar Council’s Pupillage Gateway – the pupillage recruitment portal designed by the Bar, for the Bar of the future. 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.

What happens when applications open for pupillage applications?

Applications open: the submissions window for applications opens and candidates can start to create, edit, and submit their applications with their chosen pupillage providers. AETOs using the Pupillage Gateway to administer their recruitment process will not have access to the applications until the submissions window closes.

How do I apply for a pupillage?

There is also a downloadable Sample Application Form available to help your preparation. All pupillages are required to be advertised on the Pupillage Gateway and, from 1 November 2020, must be recruited in line with the Gateway timetable.