What is a mini-pupillage and how do I organise one?
A mini-pupillage is an opportunity for you to spend time in a set of Chambers and see at first hand the day-to-day life of a barrister. To organise a mini-pupillage, you should apply directly to chambers enclosing a copy of your CV and specifying the dates you are available. Please visit www.pupillages.com and click on the pupillage listings section of the site. There you will find an A-Z listing of all Chambers and each Chambers Record will list whether mini-pupillages are available. CPD • What is the CPD requirement for New Practitioners? New Practitioners are required to complete a minimum of 45 hours of Continuing Professional Development within the first three years of practice. This must include at least 9 hours of advocacy training, at least 3 hours of ethics training and at least 33 hours of other CPD activities. If the Forensic Accountancy course was not completed during Pupillage this will be added to your NPP requirement. • When does the New Practitioners’ programme three ye