Radcliffe Chambers - Pupillage

You can view Radcliffe Chambers' profile in full here. Key Dates Radcliffe’s deadline for applications for the pupillage year commencing October 2017 is 14 January 2016 Overview Described by the Legal 500 as “‘a go-to set’ for Chancery and commercial work,” Radcliffe Chambers is a modern set of chambers based in Lincoln’s Inn. We have 51 barristers, including 4 QCs, with many recommendations in the current editions of Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 directories. Our members undertake a wide range of Chancery and Commercial work and we aim to give our pupils as much exposure to our different practice areas as possible. During your pupillage, you will sit with 4 different supervisors across different practice areas and you will also work with a number of other members, assisting them with their cases. From attending court with our QCs to writing opinions and drafting documents in a wide range of matters, you will experience the full spectrum of life at the Chancery Bar. Selection Criteria We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate the following: - A strong academic record. You should possess at least a good 2:1 degree (although this does not need to be in law) and should highlight any awards or prizes you may have obtained. - Evidence of legal experience (such as mini-pupillages, marshalling and other legal work experience). - Experience and achievements in oral advocacy (particularly legal advocacy including mooting). - Strong and convincing reasons for applying for pupillage, and in particular for wishing to join Radcliffe Chambers. Applications must be made by C.V. with a covering letter addressed to our Pupillage Committee pupillage@radcliffechambers.com or by post to Pupillage Committee, Radcliffe Chambers, 11 New Square, Lincoln’s Inn, London WC2A 3QB. The covering letter should briefly address the selection criteria set out above, and should be a maximum of two sides of A4 in length.