What Type of Law Should I Do?

In case you have been wondering, I set out below a guide to some different areas of practice. The essential messages are ones I will defend, although I happily acknowledge that they demonstrate my own prejudices. However, should you be tempted to quote me I ought to...

All Beginnings Are Difficult

I have been reflecting on when you might first seek a mini-pupillage and whether any one time is better than any other. This is prompted by judging a moot in which neither of the winners had yet done a mini-pupillage, although both were certain about going to the Bar....

An Introduction

I have fiddled with the timings so that this site reads downwards in logical order. Start here and keep going. I would welcome comment about the site and how helpful you find it. I’m not in a position to promise a reply – please don’t expect one...

The Mini Pupillage

You should do these. Remember that the vast majority of mini-pupillages these days are assessed. There is, therefore, an element of risk. It pays to: 1. Write your application letter on the basis that it’s as hard to get a mini-pupillage as it is to get an...