11531 - PDS Pupil Barrister
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,303 to £35,564 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 January 2026 |
| Location: | M1 2WD |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 11531 |
Summary
Key purpose of this role
As a Pupil Barrister, you will undertake a programme of practical training required to become a fully qualified practicing barrister.
Key Responsibilities:
During the first six months (Non-Practicing Period) you will be required to:
· Carry out research for your pupil supervisor and other members of the Team.
· Undertake written work for your pupil supervisor and other members of the Team.
· Attend conferences and consultations with your pupil supervisor and other members of the Team.
· Undertake written work as instructed by providers or on behalf of your pupil supervisor and other members of the Team.
· Assist and support your pupil supervisor and other members of the Team in the preparation of cases for court or tribunals.
· Accompany your pupil supervisor and other members of the Team to courts, tribunals or conferences to gain experience by observing and assisting them.
During the second six months (Non-Practicing Period) you will be required to:
· Meet providers and clients and conduct cases before courts and tribunals Undertake written work for your pupil supervisor and other members of the Team.
· Research the law and cases.
· Read witness statements, reports and all case papers.
· Offer legal advice and give opinions as required.
· Negotiate and conduct discussions out of court.
· Prepare legal arguments and documents for court hearings.
· Question witnesses and make submissions to judges and juries.
· Report back to providers orally and in writing the results of case and any issues that might need to be addressed.
Generally, you will be required to:
· Comply with the duties of pupils as set out in section 801 of the Code of Conduct for the Bar and Part V of the Consolidated Regulations.
· Register your pupillage with the Bar Standards Board prior to commencement.
· Comply with the requirements of the Pupillage Handbook.
· Complete the pupillage checklist throughout your pupillage, and particularly at the end of the first and second six months of pupillage.
· Submit certificates of satisfactory completion of your pupillage and completed checklists to the Bar Standards Board.
· Maintain a portfolio of work and a work diary.
· Complete compulsory advocacy training and the Practice Management Course.
· Plan and review pupillage activities with supervisors.
· Arrange and attend professional courses and activities as may be prescribed by the Bar Council and your Inn of Court.
· Maintain detailed records of all work carried out.
· Any duties as reasonably required by your pupil supervisor.
· Undertaking Free Representation Unit casework and related duties as reasonably required.
As a Pupil Barrister, you will undertake a programme of practical training required to become a fully qualified practicing barrister.
Key Responsibilities:
During the first six months (Non-Practicing Period) you will be required to:
· Carry out research for your pupil supervisor and other members of the Team.
· Undertake written work for your pupil supervisor and other members of the Team.
· Attend conferences and consultations with your pupil supervisor and other members of the Team.
· Undertake written work as instructed by providers or on behalf of your pupil supervisor and other members of the Team.
· Assist and support your pupil supervisor and other members of the Team in the preparation of cases for court or tribunals.
· Accompany your pupil supervisor and other members of the Team to courts, tribunals or conferences to gain experience by observing and assisting them.
During the second six months (Non-Practicing Period) you will be required to:
· Meet providers and clients and conduct cases before courts and tribunals Undertake written work for your pupil supervisor and other members of the Team.
· Research the law and cases.
· Read witness statements, reports and all case papers.
· Offer legal advice and give opinions as required.
· Negotiate and conduct discussions out of court.
· Prepare legal arguments and documents for court hearings.
· Question witnesses and make submissions to judges and juries.
· Report back to providers orally and in writing the results of case and any issues that might need to be addressed.
Generally, you will be required to:
· Comply with the duties of pupils as set out in section 801 of the Code of Conduct for the Bar and Part V of the Consolidated Regulations.
· Register your pupillage with the Bar Standards Board prior to commencement.
· Comply with the requirements of the Pupillage Handbook.
· Complete the pupillage checklist throughout your pupillage, and particularly at the end of the first and second six months of pupillage.
· Submit certificates of satisfactory completion of your pupillage and completed checklists to the Bar Standards Board.
· Maintain a portfolio of work and a work diary.
· Complete compulsory advocacy training and the Practice Management Course.
· Plan and review pupillage activities with supervisors.
· Arrange and attend professional courses and activities as may be prescribed by the Bar Council and your Inn of Court.
· Maintain detailed records of all work carried out.
· Any duties as reasonably required by your pupil supervisor.
· Undertaking Free Representation Unit casework and related duties as reasonably required.