6 in 10 aspiring barristers fail to secure pupillage first time, research finds

6 in 10 aspiring barristers fail to secure pupillage first time, research finds

Missed out on pupillage first time round? You’re not alone New research by the Bar Council finds that most aspiring barristers have to go through more than one application cycle before securing pupillage, a finding likely to resonate with students navigating one of the most competitive entry routes into the legal profession. According to the Bar Council’s latest pupil survey, just 4 in 10 candidates (37%) secure pupillage in their first applicat…