Pupillage Diaries
In our series of Pupillage diaries, our pupils share their experiences throughout their Pupillages at Exchange Chambers. You can find links to these below.
Reading suggestions – Our pupils have also provided some book recommendations for those looking to pursue a career at the Bar. Please find the full list here.
- Nina Rawlings (Family)
- Lucy Moran (Crime)
- Amy Hemsley (Common Law)
- Hayley Parkes (Crime)
- Julius Klutse (Commercial)
- Amy Weir (Crime)
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Entry 1 – Nina discusses her first two weeks of pupillage
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Lucy Moran – Crime
Entry 1 – Lucy discusses receiving her pupillage offer and provides 3 pieces of advice for those wanting to pursue the Bar
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Amy Hemsley – Common Law
Entry 1 – Amy discusses the application process and accepting her pupillage with Exchange Chambers
Entry 2 – Amy discusses her first two weeks of pupillage
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Hayley Parkes – Crime
Entry 1 – Hayley discusses her first two weeks of pupillage
Entry 2 – Hayley discusses the complexities of sensitive crime cases
Entry 3 – An update on Hayley’s pupillage and her experience at Chambers so far
Entry 4 – Hayley discusses recent trials she has observed during pupillage
Entry 5 – In this entry, Hayley discusses making first ‘contributions’ as a first six pupil, and offers some useful advice to those looking for pupillage in future
Entry 6 – Hayley focuses on s.28 cross examinations of vulnerable witnesses
Entry 7 – An update on Hayley’s pupillage and a note on ethical behaviour at the Bar
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Julius Klutse – Commercial
Entry 1 – Julius discusses his first two weeks of pupillage
Entry 2 – Julius discusses skeleton arguments and a talk for pupil supervisors
Entry 3 – An update on recent trials Julius has participated in
Entry 4 – Julius discusses preparing for his Ethics exam and attending an Appeal Hearing
Entry 5 – An update from Julius as he reaches the last week of his first six as a pupil
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Amy Weir – Crime
Entry 1 – Amy discusses her first two weeks of pupillage at Exchange
Entry 2 – An update from Amy as she settles in to the next few weeks of her pupillage
Entry 3 – Amy discusses the next two weeks of her pupillage, where she attends a conference and has the opportunity to practice taking instructions and giving advice
Entry 4 – An update on the last two weeks of Amy’s pupillage, where she has assisted in constructing closing speeches, as well as attending Chambers social events
