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The pupillage guide
1. Introduction
What is the pupillage guide?
Why write the pupillage guide?
Why you should read this guide
The competition for pupillage
What does it take to get pupillage?
The keys to securing pupillage
Key #1 – Knowledge
Key #2 – Evidence
Key #3 – Legal news
Key #4 – Delivery
2. Application form
Set selection
Assessing your CV
Finding your X factor
Why do you want to be a barrister?
Why would you make a good barrister?
Why this chambers?
Core sections of the form
Common questions
Drafting your answers
3. Interviews
What are chambers looking for?
Self-belief
Reviewing your application form
Mock interviews
Before the interview
The interview
Debate questions
Advocacy exercises
Every interview is different
4. Final thoughts
Mentoring
Repeat applications
How to handle rejection
How to handle multiple offers
Social media & good judgement
Closing remarks
Guide FAQs
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