Pupillage

Twelve-month pupillages

We offer one twelve-month pupillage. Applications should be made through the OLPAS scheme (summer season).

In the first six months, pupils usually spend three months with each of two pupil supervisors.

Under the supervision of his or her pupil supervisor, a pupil may be assigned temporarily to other barristers so as to take advantage of cases of particular interest. This ensures exposure to a broad range of advocacy and advisory work in the major fields of practice at Stone Chambers. It also gives pupils an opportunity to impress a wide cross-section of members and for their work to be assessed fully.

Second/Third six months pupillages

Second/third six pupillages are not awarded through OLPAS, but by written application (with a C.V.) made directly to Stone Chambers marked for the attention of Jeremy Lightfoot.

Candidates for second sixes should try to ensure that their applications are received by the end of February for a pupillage commencing in the April of the same year. We understand, however, that it will not always be possible to meet this deadline, and will consider later applicants where appropriate.