CLOISTERS MINI-PUPILLAGE APPLICATION

FOR MINI-PUPILLAGES IN 2017

Please note that a mini-pupillage at Cloisters is only available to individuals who have completed at least their first year at university in any area.
The deadline for a mini-pupillage in 2017 is 30th November 2016. Any applications received after that date will not be considered. We will contact you in February 2017 with the outcome.

Applicant Information

Name:
Address:
City: / Country:
Post code: / Email address:*
Home phone number: / Mobile number:
* We will contact you by email so please ensure that your account is accessible all year round.

areas of interest

Which areas of law do you want to practise in at the Bar? (No need to provide reasons)

UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

If you have completed an undergraduate degree, please state your degree result and university. (If you have more than one undergraduate degree then please list your results in each degree).
Alternatively, if you have not yet completed your undergraduate degree, then please provide your average percentage exam result in your previous academic year and state which class of degree would be awarded on the basis of that mark. Please also state your university.
For example, if you are in your second year of a law degree, you would list your average percentage exam result in your first year: contract law 70%, tort law 65%, administrative law 76%, public law 50% with your average percentage exam result (65.25%) and explain that this would be classed as a 2:1.

A-LEVEL (OR EQUIVALENT) RESULTS

Please list your A-level (or equivalent) subjects and results. If you did not sit A-levels, please state the number of UCAS Tariff points which your equivalent qualifications attract.
SUITABILITY FOR A CAREER AT CLOISTERS
Have you had any other experiences which you believe would make you particularly suitable for a career at Cloisters? For example, displaying a commitment to upholding the rights of others, pro bono/voluntary work or previous career, legal or other experience which relates to Cloisters' areas of practice. Please provide details such as the length of any experiences e.g., 2 week placement with a company (maximum 300 words)
SUITABILITY FOR A CAREER AT THE BAR
Have you been involved in any activities or groups which illustrate your commitment to a career as a barrister? For example, public speaking, mooting, advocacy, debating, previous legal career.Please provide details such as the length of employment in previous legal career and the stage reached in any competitions (maximum 200 words)
Please email this form to or post it to Mini-Pupillage, Cloisters, 1 Pump Court, London, EC4Y 7AA. We would prefer it you used Word to complete this form and email the completed form to us, but we are happy to accept handwritten forms. Please note we will not automatically acknowledge receipt of applications.

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