Pupillage

Each year we aim to take a maximum of 3 pupils, each of whom is regarded as a potential member of Chambers. Eight out of our twelve most recent pupils have been offered tenancies. All pupillages are for 12 months, starting in October. Each of our 12-month pupils receives an award.

At 7 Bedford Row, we take pupillage very seriously. We believe that our pupillage award should reflect the value we place on our pupils and our status as one of the country’s leading sets. We are well aware of the heavy financial burden on applicants to the Bar, and adamant that this should not prevent the most able individuals from achieving their ambitions.

With this in mind, each pupil is offered funding of up to £36,000, some of which may be drawn down during the BVC year. For more details select the Awards link.

We are a member of OLPAS and all applications should be made through this system (summer season only). For further details select the Application procedure link.

7 Bedford Row operates an equal opportunities policy in accordance with the Equality and Diversity Code for the Bar and relevant legislation. We select our pupils on merit, regardless of their race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, religion or political persuasion. We welcome applications from those groups who are under-represented in chambers.