I last week completed a very enjoyable mini pup at a chambers in London. The location of the chambers is in one of the Temple Inns, both of which are absolutely beautiful.My mini pupil master was very nice, and although busy was able to find lots for me to do, including shadowing other barristers from both the family and civil law teams. I can't comment on particulars but everything went very well, and I have realised that a career in civil/chancery would be where I would want to practice. This experience, along with the outdoor clerking, has been instrumental in making that decision.
I was told that my CV was impressive, especially the real life advocacy experience. I was also informed that everyone that I had shadowed had found me a pleasure to be with, and that I had made a very good impression.
To finish the week perfectly I was able to attend the cheese and wine evening on Friday, which was great fun and everyone from chambers was very friendly. I would certainly say that this will be a strong contender for one of my OLPAS choices.
Well back to uni very soon, with no rest for the wicked as volunteering this Saturday with the Housing charity, so more court time. Hope everyone else that has gone back or is going back is well, and that they have a successful year.
2 comments:
Hiya BoB,
The Temple's a perdy kewl place aint it?! Note my spelling, because you're making me feel a bit thick!!! If I'd had a tenth of your dedication when I was an undergraduate, I'm sure pupillage would be a done deal! Are you going to go for OLPAS in your second year?!?!
Not quite. I am just lucky that I know what I want to do at an early stage. I am sure that you will be successful in your quest for pupillage. Let me know when you are next going to dine at Middle and I will try and get there.
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