Mini - Pupillage Review

by Fenners Chambers

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • The barristers and clerks were all very friendly. They made me feel welcome and made plenty of effort to allow me to get involved.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The barristers and clerks took time and effort to speak to me and answer my questions.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • The barristers answered any questions I had about being and becoming a barrister.

    4/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It was very useful to see the life of a barrister. I received useful advice concerning becoming and being a barrister. It is also useful to show an interest in the Bar.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Mini-pupillages are inherently "unstructured" since it is not possible to know in advance what the work the barristers will have. It is necessary to find out from the clerks the day before where to go and whom to shadow. Despite and within the context of these inherent limitations, the mini-pupillage was well-organised. The clerks were always able to find my interesting things to do and I got to see a good range of practice.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming.

    5/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Not applicable - training was not part of the mini-pupillage except things learnt via shadowing.

    3/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • It was very useful to find out the atmosphere of a barristers' chambers, and in particular Fenners Chambers, which seemed like a particularly friendly place to work. I was also able to see the sort of work the barristers do.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • I was able to see that it was a very friendly atmosphere. The barristers all got on well and had good friendly relationships with each other.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yes, I was able to meet a wide variety of barristers and various levels in their careers. I met a number of barristers over my mini-pupillage - both experienced and newly started.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • I had lunch with a couple of barristers at the pub, although it was ad hoc and not organised as part of the placement.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • I was able to speak to the barristers to find out their work-life balance to see how much the job can affect their social / family life etc.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely - in fact I already have recommended Fenners Chambers to a friend.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

East of England

August 2014