Calling all aspiring barristers: meet pupillage providers, experts from across the Bar, and get advice on Bar careers at the Bar Council’s Pupillage Fair.
Designed in partnership with the Inns of Court and Specialist Bar Associations (SBAs), this free event is the largest recruitment fair run by the Bar, for the Bar of the future.
We're fully booked on 18 October 2025, in person (London).
You can still book for our life at the Bar webinars that run during the week before the in person fair, Monday 13 October to Thursday 16 October.
5 reasons to attend the Pupillage Fair:
- Meet barristers and representatives from chambers, SBAs, Inns of Court and more, at our online sessions and in-person event
- Get advice on your CV and applications
- Find out more about funding and support
- Discuss opportunities with a range of pupillage providers including criminal, family, Chancery, commercial, general civil, mixed practice – and more
- Connect with your community – network with other aspiring barristers and chat with organisations committed to supporting diversity at the Bar
Book your place
We're fully booked for our in-person fair on Saturday 18 October.
You can still book on for our life at the Bar webinars, select which session you wish to attend by using the link below.
Pupillage Fair 2025: your guide to the event
View our 2025 Pupillage Fair programme - your complete guide to the event
Barristers: volunteer for the Pupillage Fair 2025 CV clinic
Calling practising barristers: volunteer to share your expertise with aspiring barristers at this year's Pupillage fair.
Pupillage resources for students and pupils
Explore resources and blogs to support you with pupillage and your application
Book your place for 'Life at the Bar webinars' - our in person fair is now fully booked