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.
18 October 2025, in person (London)
Life at the Bar webinars will also 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
Bookings are now open. Select which life at the Bar webinars you wish to attend and secure your spot on Saturday 18 October to meet our exhibitors.
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