Download Mini-Pupillage Application Form
Download Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form
Please complete both forms and send it with a brief covering email (not a separate letter) marked for the attention of The Pupillage Secretary to pupillage@wilberforce.co.uk.
If you need further assistance, please call and ask for the Pupillage Secretary in confidence on 020 7306 0102 or email us at pupillage@wilberforce.co.uk.
Each mini-pupil will be assigned to a member of Chambers who will act as mini-pupil supervisor. There will be opportunities to discuss with that person, and with other members of Chambers, practice at the Bar generally and in Chambers in particular.
The content of each mini-pupillage will vary, but the programme will usually include visiting Court with members of Chambers, attending conferences with clients, reading and discussing paperwork and participating in various talks and discussions with members of Chambers and staff.
Our mini-pupillages are not assessed, but you may be asked to consider a problem question or some papers with a mini-pupil supervisor.
We are committed to the promotion of equality and diversity across all aspects of our practice. The information in the form will be used only for monitoring purposes and not for the purpose of assessing the merits of your application.
Equality of opportunity is essential for the maintenance of high standards and the provision of a quality service to clients. It also ensures a harmonious working environment for members of Chambers and staff.
In particular, we seek to follow best practice equality and diversity procedures in all aspects of recruitment. With mini-pupillage recruitment this involves the use of application forms and the use of objective selection criteria in accordance with the recommendations of the Bar Standards Board’s Equality and Diversity Rules of the Code of Conduct.
Applicants with a disability should contact the Pupillage Secretary in confidence if there are any reasonable adjustments that may be made in relation to their applications.
Lincoln’s Inn have recently launched a scheme to assist students fund mini pupillages – The Mini Pupillage Grant Scheme.
While we offer a small contribution of £100 towards travel for all pupils, the Mini Pupillage Grant Scheme offers financial assistance to students who have secured a mini pupillage but need additional funds to complete it. The fund is intended to help with the cost of long distance travel, commuting, accommodation and purchasing appropriate professional clothing. The value of each grant is calculated based on the applicant’s anticipated expenses up to a maximum of £500. This will not affect the contribution that Chambers provide.
Applicants do not need to be members of Lincoln’s Inn, but must meet certain social mobility based criteria to be eligible for a grant. More details including all of the application criteria and application form can be found on the funding page of the Lincoln’s Inn website here. Applications are open all year round.