Do all pupillages have to be funded?
Yes, except in exceptional circumstances. The new regulations, which came into force on 1 January 2003, state that both sixes must be funded to a minimum of 5000 each. The second six can be funded by an income guarantee of 5000 or more. If a pupillage provider offers you an unfunded pupillage, they must have gained prior permission from the Pupillage Funding and Advertising Committee of the Bar Council. The pupillage provider applies for the waiver from the requirements and not the pupil.
