Pupillage Fair 2025: your guide to the event

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Life at the Bar webinars: Monday 13 October to Thursday 16 October, 4.30pm to 6.45pm
Saturday in-person: Saturday 18 October, 10am to 3pm

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Welcome to the Bar Council's Pupillage Fair 2025 programme 

We’re delighted to welcome you to the Pupillage Fair. It’s the only event of its kind delivered directly by the Bar Council of England and Wales. We’re your professional body. We represent and support all practising barristers, champion the rule of law and access to justice, and support the next generation of barristers.

Because this fair is run by the Bar Council, it offers an unrivalled opportunity. You’ll hear from the people who know the profession best, connect with chambers, organisations, Inns of Court, and specialist Bar associations, and gain insights you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re just beginning to explore a career at the Bar, or are already preparing for applications, this is your chance to access expert guidance, practical resources, and invaluable networking, all in one place.

The support doesn’t stop there – we’ve created a range of resources you can explore ahead of the event to help you prepare, and if you can’t make it on the day, you’ll still be able to access these along with the Life at the Bar webinars taking place ahead of the fair. Have you seen our becoming a barrister hub? We've laid out steps to make and opportunities you can take on your journey to becoming a barrister. This is always available and updated regularly.

By bringing together expert advice, practical resources, and the support of the profession , the Bar Council’s Pupillage Fair gives you a great start to your path to the Bar.

Explore our Pupillage Fair 

Life at the Bar webinars

Take part in our programme of webinars from Monday 13 to Thursday 16 October

Exhibitors

Meet chambers and other industry professionals exhibiting at the Pupillage Fair on Saturday 18 October

Saturday programme

Come to our in-person seminars and the CV clinic on Saturday 18 October

Community space

Meet with organisations who support diversity at the Bar on Saturday 18 October

Plan your attendance on Saturday

Find out how to get to the venue for the Pupillage Fair on Saturday 18 October

Pupillage resources for students and pupils

Explore resources and blogs to support you with pupillage and your application