The Pupillage Interview/Acceptance/Rejection Thread 2013

The BSB have just emailed that there will be an extension to the extension... now the cutoff date is 5:00 pm 9th May 2013... and the saga and struggle continues baby barristers... to be that is...

Same procedure as every year, it would appear. Why the Bar Standards Board (in conjunction with the Bar Council) has not been able to design a user-friendly system - that is also backed up by the necessary server capacity - that delivers on time is a quandary that is somewhat beyond me! I don't envy applicants or chambers that have to re-adjust their plans thanks to this whole rigmarole.

It might be worth considering having an application window of 2-3 months (rather than the current four weeks). Basically, from 1 February to 30 April - and then shut it on time! Can't see any reason why this cannot be done...if someone here is in the know, I'd be happy to be corrected to the contrary!

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Bar2B

Original post by FamilyPupil

That's what I thought! It was the same back in 2009 too. Then apparently it's about 100 to final interviews. I guess it depends how many people have applied, and what the standard is like....they might sift a lot of people out.

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I asked at the written test last year and they had 150 people at that stage and then whittled it down to 40-50 for the final stage.

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FamilyPupil

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Original post by Bar2B

I asked at the written test last year and they had 150 people at that stage and then whittled it down to 40-50 for the final stage.

Oh ok, that's less than I waa told. Have you applied this year?

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Bar2B

Original post by FamilyPupil

Oh ok, that's less than I waa told. Have you applied this year?

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Yep, got through all the online tests so my fingers are firmly crossed.

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vnupe

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And the mini-bombshells keep coming... the BSB have just emailed that Guildhall is no longer offering a Criminal Pupillage for 2014, though it is still offering pupillage for its Employment Team... which will be the next domino to fall and when... stay tuned...

Reply 385

makemeapupil

Hi both

They sent out invites to a second round of interviews

Hope this helps

Original post by Jessica88

Nope not yet ��

Reply 386

hazelnut1

Original post by vnupe

And the mini-bombshells keep coming... the BSB have just emailed that Guildhall is no longer offering a Criminal Pupillage for 2014, though it is still offering pupillage for its Employment Team... which will be the next domino to fall and when... stay tuned...

The reason for this is because their current pupil has had to defer the remainder of their pupillage due to illness requiring surgery, and thus will continue in September whereas normally a new pupil would have started.

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vnupe

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Original post by hazelnut1

The reason for this is because their current pupil has had to defer the remainder of their pupillage due to illness requiring surgery, and thus will continue in September whereas normally a new pupil would have started.

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Thanks for the info... that should help ease the minds of many of the people that applied to them in the hopes of a chance at a criminal pupillage

Reply 388

star2013

and relax. breathes sigh of relief mixed with annoyance at the ridiculousness of the process

Reply 389

Xanyi

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Has anyone heard from 18SJS since the e-mail on 17th April?

Reply 390

LEM20

CPS invitations to Legal Case Study are out.

The contents of the email are very minimal; does anyone know what the case study actually involves?

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TakeTwo

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Hey All,

Last year's version of this thread provided much needed support throughout the process and I'd like to give a bit back if I can. I'll be starting pupillage with a criminal set in London this September.

Having been through the process two years in a row, I had my fair share of interviews and picked up many tips along the way. Knowing what to expect in first rounds (as they can be so different) really helped.

Sets sometimes mix it up from year to year, but in my experience most stay the same. I can help with any of the following:

2012: 1 Crown Office Row (Brighton), 2 Hare Court, 2 Pump Court, 23 Essex Street, 25 Bedford Row, 4 Breams Buildings, 4KBW (Lawrence Power), 5 St Andrews Hill, 9-12 Bell Yard, Carmelite, Charter, Criminal Defence Sols, Furnival, Lamb Buildings.

2011: 2 Hare Court, 23 Essex Street, One Paper Buildings, Furnival, David Phillips & Partners Solicitors, Atkinson Bevan (2 Harcourt).

Good luck!

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FamilyPupil

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Original post by LEM20

CPS invitations to Legal Case Study are out.

The contents of the email are very minimal; does anyone know what the case study actually involves?

In the email it says to confirm your attendance by email to the Legal Trainee Scheme. However, if you log on to the civil service job site it says to schedule your assessment by clicking on a link that doesn't exist! Is this the same for you?

What date is you assessment centre?

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FamilyPupil

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Original post by FamilyPupil

In the email it says to confirm your attendance by email to the Legal Trainee Scheme. However, if you log on to the civil service job site it says to schedule your assessment by clicking on a link that doesn't exist! Is this the same for you?

What date is you assessment centre?

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Never mind! Got a confirmation email from Sarah.

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LEM20

Original post by FamilyPupil

In the email it says to confirm your attendance by email to the Legal Trainee Scheme. However, if you log on to the civil service job site it says to schedule your assessment by clicking on a link that doesn't exist! Is this the same for you?

What date is you assessment centre?

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Mine says the same! I also received a confirmation email from Sarah, though. My assessment centre is on 21st May at BPP Law School. When is yours?

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FamilyPupil

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Original post by LEM20

Mine says the same! I also received a confirmation email from Sarah, though. My assessment centre is on 21st May at BPP Law School. When is yours?

Mine is on the 21st too. At 2pm.

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audreythesmall

Does anyone have any experience of what the Case Study assessment actually entails?

Thanks

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lulu_dudette

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Anyone else starting to jump every time they get an email?

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FamilyPupil

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Original post by lulu_dudette

Anyone else starting to jump every time they get an email?

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Yes! Got a confirmation email from Garden Court and the heart beat definitely increased, even though it was the day after deadline closed

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lulu_dudette

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Original post by FamilyPupil

Yes! Got a confirmation email from Garden Court and the heart beat definitely increased, even though it was the day after deadline closed

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I did exactly the same. There was also a very sharp intake of breath!

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