The Pupillage Interview/Acceptance/Rejection Thread 2012

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Thanks Lawrasawrus!

Hi Lawrasawrus and ToTheBar - would you mind sending it to me too? I've heard back from 7 and 5EC were the only ones to reject me... I'm curious to know why!

Thanks and good luck!

Reply 1401

hunky

Original post by Mini Pupil

Yes, I've got through every test so far, and have completed the most recent one. How can I help?

I'm not looking for any help, I was more just curious if everyone has gotten through and invited to all of the online testing or if people have been shortlisted (by not passing the tests) along the way..... i.e. are 100% of original applicants still in the running 3 tests later

Reply 1402

TakeTwo

9-12 Bell Yard have sent invites via email this evening.

Reply 1403

Mini Pupil

Original post by hunky

People have definitely failed. No idea how many left though.

Reply 1404

Mmmbop

Original post by TakeTwo

9-12 Bell Yard have sent invites via email this evening.

Aw man I do hope they're staggered :frown:

But congrats to you, they're quite impressive :smile:

Reply 1405

TakeTwo

Thank you, and they may well be - good luck. They are only interviewing 40 this year, as opposed to their usual 60-80 - and indicator of tough times?

Original post by Mmmbop

Aw man I do hope they're staggered :frown:

But congrats to you, they're quite impressive :smile:

Reply 1406

Mini Pupil

Only 40 at 9-12 this year? Wow, that's either a sign of the times, or just better odds for the lucky ones. I'm told there's no advocacy exercise in round 1 this year, which is surprising.

Reply 1407

Barnickle

Good morning all. Does anyone happen to have experience of a 1st round interview at Fountain Court? Any pointers as to type and scope of questions would be most appreciated indeed.

Reply 1408

TakeTwo

Original post by Mini Pupil

Only 40 at 9-12 this year? Wow, that's either a sign of the times, or just better odds for the lucky ones. I'm told there's no advocacy exercise in round 1 this year, which is surprising.

So I gather from the invitation email. Did Will tell you (re no bail app) on the phone? Not surprising after the number of people on here that said they made a hash of it last year!

Reply 1409

Mmmbop

Has anyone had a rejection from 9-12 Bell Yard?

Reply 1410

wantobeathebar

Original post by Mmmbop

Has anyone had a rejection from 9-12 Bell Yard?

Still waiting expectantly for mine. I think the lack of invite is tantamount to a rejection though if I'm being realistic!

On another note, what do people think about the CPS versus the independent Bar? If people were in an ideal (and entirely hypothetical!) situation with an offer from both - which would they take? Purely out of interest.

Reply 1411

Oldenoughtobewiser

Hallo all. I've been following this thread for several days now and I can't bear it any longer. I have to ask, has anyone heard anything, anything at all (other than the acknowledgement of application) from:

1 Chancery Lane
QEB Hollis Whiteman
39 Essex Street
Outer Temple
12 KBW
2 TG
7 BR

or indeed Pallant in Chichester?

I'd really appreciate it so that I can get on rather than jumping every time the phone rings. Thanks

Reply 1412

Tapiecub

Just received my expected rejection letter from Lamb Building.

Reply 1413

Evening_Standard

Original post by Mmmbop

Aw man I do hope they're staggered :frown:

But congrats to you, they're quite impressive :smile:

VERY IMPORTANT:

I have just found my 9-12 invitation in MY SPAM FOLDER!! Gmail thinks it's SPAM. please everyone check this folder!!!

Reply 1414

priscilla28

Has anyone heard from essex court plz? I'm fed up of waiting now, my life seems to be currently revolving around olpas

Reply 1415

Mini Pupil

Original post by Evening_Standard

VERY IMPORTANT:

I have just found my 9-12 invitation in MY SPAM FOLDER!! Gmail thinks it's SPAM. please everyone check this folder!!!

Sorry, I should have mentioned this, mine was in spam as well.

Reply 1416

username442654

Any word from Old Square?

Reply 1417

Mmmbop

Original post by wantobeathebar

Sad times, totally waiting for the rejection. I may be in the minority here but in an ideal (dream world) I would choose the CPS one. I've always wanted the CPS so its an easier choice for me.

Reply 1418

FurryFeet

Original post by Mmmbop

Has anyone had a rejection from 9-12 Bell Yard?

I'm pretty sure that they rejected by silence last year. I'm therefore not feeling hopeful, as I haven't heard anything yet...

Reply 1419

Mini Pupil

In an idea world I'd want to go to the independent bar, despite wanting to prosecute. The application process for the CPS alone has made me consider what a functionary, officious place it must be. Add that to previous experience of working in the civil service, and the fact that every truly terrible advocate I've ever seen has been employed by the CPS, it's a no brainer.

Having said that, if they were my only offer I'd bite their hands off.