Essex Court will be hosting an open evening for prospective pupillage applicants on Thursday 27th November 2025.
This event is aimed at those who are intending to apply for pupillage in the next round of pupillage applications, opening on the Pupillage Gateway in January 2026.
- The event will be held in person from approximately 6:30-8:30pm, and will include presentations from members of chambers on:the benefits of pupillage and tenancy in chambers;
- chambers’ pupillage process; and
- what life is like as a member of chambers, including the range and quality of work available, social activities, work-life balance, and balancing work with non-legal interests (e.g. music or sport) and family life.
Attendees will also have an opportunity to socialise with members of chambers and ask any questions they may have in a friendly, informal atmosphere.
The evening is not assessed and forms no part of the pupillage application process.
Those interested in attending should provide a CV and a brief statement of no more than 50 words as to why they are considering applying for pupillage at Essex Court.
Please email your CV and statement to pupillage@essexcourt.net
The deadline for applications is 4pm on Monday 20th October.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and will consider any requests for reasonable adjustments to assist disabled applicants. Please see the Equality & diversity page for more information.
