Pupillage

We offer common law pupillages and our pupils are able to gain experience in a wide range of disciplines

We want to attract candidates who have a good academic record, strong interpersonal skills, an ability to work very hard and can demonstrate their commitment to a career at the bar and with Cornwall Street Barristers. A full person specification for pupils can be downloaded together with Cornwall Street Barristers’ Pupillage Policy which give full details of our recruitment process and selection criteria. The policy also sets out what you can expect during the pupillage year.

Cornwall Street Barristers operates an equal opportunities policy and adheres to the Equality and Diversity Code for the Bar to ensure the equal treatment of pupils and tenants, regardless of gender, physical disability, age, race or sexual orientation.

 

Cornwall Street Barristers’ pupillage open evening will be held on the 26th November 2026 from 5.30pm. This will give you the chance to mix with the barristers and staff at Chambers on Waterloo Street, Birmingham, and to find out more about us before the formal application process begins.

You’ll have to opportunity of meeting our recent pupils (going into tenanacy in October) and junior members, and to ask any questions in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. These evening offers a real insight in to life at Cornwall Street.

If you would like to attend this event please email our Senior Practice Manager, Matt Fleming, on m.fleming@cornwallstreet.co.uk

We advertise our pupillages at www.pupillagegateway.com and the 2026/2027 timetable has now been set.

Key Application Dates

• • • 7 September 2026: Applicant accounts can be set up on the Pupillage Gateway.
    • 20 November 2026 (12:00 pm): Pupillage vacancies go live and become viewable.
    • 4 January 2027 (11:00 am): Application submission window opens.
    • 28 January 2027 (11:59 pm): Application submission window closes.
    • 1 February 2027 onwards: Shortlisting and interviews begin across chambers.
    • 7 May 2027 (9:30 am): Offers can officially be made.
    • 14 May 2027: Deadline for candidates to accept or decline offers.

Applications forms and associated documents for pupillage will be published in this area in due course.

 

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In addition to recruitment through 12 month pupillages, we occasionally look to recruit probationary tenants (or third six pupils) when there is a business need for more junior tenants in one or more of our practice areas but we welcome speculative applications. When considering applications for third six pupils we do so with a view of offering the right candidate tenancy at the end of their six months.

If we find there is a business need to recruit a third six then we will advertise the position on the Bar Council website, on our own website and may advertise in Counsel Magazine or other publications.

If you would like to apply for a probationary tenancy or third six, then we would welcome an initial, confidential discussion with you and would invite you to contact our Senior Practice Manager, Matt Fleming to discuss your position.

All applications should be made in writing by emailing you CV and covering letter to our Senior Practice Manager, Matt Fleming, at m.fleming@cornwallstreet.co.uk