“No5 is a set of chambers that recruits only the very best in their particular field. The senior clerks are easy to approach and they will almost inevitably always secure your first choice.”
Legal 500 2025
Business & Property
“The set’s communication and availability are second to none. It has a vast range of experience and differing barristers with different years of call and experience.”
Legal 500 2024
Personal Injury & Clinical Negligance
“The wide variety of expertise and skill available at varying degrees of seniority is unmatched by any other chambers in the country.”
Chambers UK 2021
Public Law
“The Public Law group is known for the highest quality of specialist advocacy and advisory work . Our members appear before all levels of court and tribunal including the Supreme Court and Privy Council.”
Chambers UK 2021
Immigration
“No5 Barristers’ Chambers brings both a national presence through its offices around the country and experience in appearing before the First-Tier Tribunal up to the Upper Tribunal, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court to its representation of a wide range of claimants”
Legal 500 2024
Why No5?
No5 has a formidable reputation for forward thinking and being at the cutting edge of new legal ground. We are leaders in heavyweight and complex litigation. With over 260 barristers (including 40 silks) and recognised by Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500, No5 continues to be clients’ first choice across all 20 established disciplines.
Building on its 100-year history, No5 combines excellent standards with a progressive and modern outlook. Covid 19 has only further cemented this well-earned reputation with chambers swiftly adapting to flexible and virtual working for both staff and barristers. There is outstanding administrative support, including exceptional clerks and librarians.
Pursuing a career at the Bar is challenging. Identifying the right set for you to undertake a pupillage at is all too often a daunting task, requiring considerable care and attention.
What make No5 standout is the broad spectrum of disciplines offered, the strength and breadth of experience, the commitment to ensuring each pupil reaches their potential and an enviable record of success with home grown pupils
becoming established practitioners, recognised in their individual fields, securing silk and judicial appointment.
No5 believes firmly in supporting the Bar at its grassroots and in cementing strong foundations upon which flourishing careers can be built. Significant time and commitment is invested in pupils with pupillage being carefully structured to ensure each pupil is supported, promoted and encouraged throughout what is undoubtedly a challenging year.
Accordingly, each offer of pupillage is made with a view to tenancy. Pupils are not, at any stage, competing with one another for tenancy. That, in turn, leads to strong friendships between pupils to support and encourage each other.
Silks Day 2024
Chambers seeks to recruit through its own application process up to five pupils to begin in October 2025 and up to eight pupils to begin in October 2026. Successful candidates will be assigned to one of the following groups:
• Business and Property, based in either London or Birmingham
• Crime, based in Birmingham
• Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence, based in either London or Birmingham
• Public and Immigration, based in either London or Birmingham
Applicants will be asked to indicate which group they would wish to undertake pupillage with and, if applying for pupillage with groups other than Crime, whether they would wish to be based in Birmingham or London. No5 does not recruit through the Pupillage Gateway.
• An award of £30,000 is made during the first six months of pupillage with guaranteed billings of £30,000 during the second six months. Chambers funds all compulsory training courses during pupillage.
• The application form is released on the No5 website, ordinarily during the first week of January, with applications closing a month later.
• Pupillages are for 12-months on a full time basis.
• All pupillages are offered with a view to tenancy upon satisfactory completion.
• All members of Chambers involved in the recruitment process have undergone fair recruitment training.
No5 recognises its reputation stands or falls on the standard of the next generation. It accordingly seeks to recruit exceptional individuals with a first-class mind, a drive to succeed, an
enthusiasm for intellectual challenge and advocacy alongside a commitment to No5, the Bar and all that such a career entails. Successful applicants will have a first or upper-second class undergraduate degree, whether in law or another subject and have, as a minimum, AAB grades at A-Level (subject to extenuating circumstances). Whether, applicants apply direct from university or following an alternative career, No5 is simply focused on attracting exceptional candidates.
Pupillage with No5 is structured to ensure each pupil is exposed to a broad spectrum of work whilst working closely with their appointed supervisor(s). Additionally, each pupil is assigned a mentor, being a junior member of chambers, to offer support of a more pastoral nature.
The entire process is overseen by the Pupillage Committee, John Coughlan KC, Simon Hunka and Samir Amin. Reviews are undertaken at regular intervals throughout the year for which supervisors prepare reports and provide sample work, as appropriate. These reviews are constructive and informative, providing an opportunity for feedback and for the pupil to raise any concerns they may have, independently from their supervisor.
Shortly prior to commencing second six, an advocacy exercise is carried out before the Pupillage Committee to further provide an opportunity for pupils to practice, make mistakes and receive feedback in order to ensure they are as ready as they as they can be for their first day in court.
Further information about chambers and the recruitment process can be found here: https:// www.chambersstudent.co.uk/no5-barristerschambers/true-picture/10276/2
INTERVIEWS ARE HELD IN THREE STAGES
First round interviews centre on the Application Form, identifying the candidate’s intellectual ability, debating, work experience, hobbies, knowledge of chambers and commitment to both No5 and the Bar. It is relatively informal with general, topical questions posed in order to assess the applicant’s ability to reason and argue a point with clarity of thought.
Candidates who are successful after first round will be invited to attend a short advocacy exercise. Further details of the nature of the exercise will be given at a later date.
After the advocacy exercise, applications will be narrowed further. Those successful will be invited to attend second round interviews.
Second round interviews are offered to a short-list of exceptional candidates and are far more focused. A legal problem is provided shortly beforehand. That forms the basis for questioning and discussion on both ethics and legal principles arising. Emphasis is placed on the candidate’s critical reasoning skills, not their knowledge of the law. This is critical in order to ensure a level playing field for all candidates, whether they are completing their undergraduate studies or transferring from another career, legal or otherwise. Second round interviews are intended to afford candidates with the opportunity to demonstrate an impressive ability to analyse, formulate and present a reasoned argument whilst also responding to questioning and challenge from the interview panel.
Prior to the second-round interview, short-listed candidates are invited to spend a one-day mini pupillage with the relevant group in chambers. This helps candidates to see how No5 really works and that it truly is, whilst of course hard working and committed, also a friendly and welcoming environment.
FORMER PUPIL
My pupillage experience at No5 started and ended in tears of happiness at being offered pupillage and equally happy tears at being offered tenancy! A lot happened between these two points, but it was an incredibly rewarding experience and I couldn’t have asked for a better pupillage year. There were a few steep learning curves but everyone at No5 was so warm and welcoming and I always felt as though everyone genuinely wanted me to succeed which helped me to push through the tougher moments.
Pupillage is a demanding and rigorous year with lots of worries about how you are getting on, whether you really are cut out to be a barrister and whether you will be taken on at the end. Thankfully, the process at No5 is really transparent; I had regular reviews at 3 month intervals where my supervisor wrote a report against a set criteria and I met with the pupillage committee to discuss the report and how I was finding pupillage. I was told what I needed to improve on at each of these reviews so that I had time to work on any issues before a decision on tenancy was made, rather than those issues being brought up for the first time as a reason not to offer me tenancy.
Christmas parties, informal trips to the pub (all pre covid!) or virtual group quizzes during the various lockdowns. I was really made to feel a valuable part of No5 right from the start.
Towards the end of my first six I shadowed some of the junior members of chambers which gave me a chance to see more of the type of work I would be doing in my second six. It was quite a relief to go from very complex matters that my supervisor of 15 years call was working on to a claim about a burst water pipe and thinking that I might be just about able to do that sort of case! It was also great to get to know the juniors in chambers who had been through pupillage recently and knew exactly how I was feeling. I was nervous at first about being on my feet in my second six but I am so glad that my pupillage had a practicing second six. There is no substitute for taking on your own cases and getting in front of a judge. It also meant that I started my first few weeks of tenancy already 6 months ahead of most of my peers when it came to real court experience!
I was always invited to chambers social events whether it was one of the many chambers’
Annie Townley (Call 2018)
FORMER PUPIL
I had always intended to become a Barrister but, after graduating, was lured away from the law and on to another path entirely. However, after fifteen years working in an unrelated field, I decided the time had come to retrain. Changing direction midcareer comes with a distinct set of challenges, not least the need to honour existing financial and family commitments while pursuing new objectives.
While the process of studying for the GLD and BTC while working full-time presented a significant obstacle, it was the thought of pupillage which caused me the most anxiety. I had occupied a senior position in my former career and had grown accustomed to setting my own objectives and determining my own workload. It had also been a very long time since my work had been subjected to any formal critique. The thought of returning to the bottom of the career ladder was distinctly unappealing! I also had two very young children and was worried about my ability to juggle family life with the demands of life at the Bar.
quarterly progress reports which are then discussed with the pupillage committee. This approach meant that I aware throughout what my supervisors thought of me and the progress I was making, and was therefore able to see my pupillage year as a process of skill acquisition, rather than an extended job interview.
My supervisors were flexible and supportive, focusing on outcomes rather than on process. This helped me balance the demands of my work with my family commitments. Prior to starting pupillage my first six supervisor arranged a meeting in which we discussed any constraints I might have and ways that Chambers might help me mitigate them. This accommodating approach was tested to the fullest when, my two days into pupillage, 2-year-old brought home a bout of norovirus which laid the whole household low. I was dreading calling in sick so early, but my supervisor responded with generosity – and humour –and put my mind at rest.
Now, at the end of my pupillage year, I am pleased to report that my concerns were ill-founded. Pupillage is certainly a demanding experience, but the challenges arise from the work that you do, not the context in which you do it. Throughout my time at No5 I felt supported and encouraged. Contrary to the horror stories I had heard before starting pupillage, at no point did I feel under scrutiny, or in competition with my fellow pupils.
At No5 the assessment process is clear and transparent, with supervisors providing written
Over the course of the year I have had early starts, late nights and whole weeks on my own in hotel rooms, far away from my children. This is an unavoidable part of the job and aspiring barristers who are also parents of young children should be under no illusions about the challenge that it poses. However, I have also been able work from home regularly enough to do my share of drop offs and pick-ups and taken afternoons off to attend Nativity concerts or dentist appointments. This has been largely down to the flexible and pragmatic way that No5 approaches pupillage, and it is an approach for which I am extremely grateful.
Anna Stein (Call 2023)
FORMER PUPIL
Completing a specialist pupillage with the Criminal Group at No5 Chambers has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Reflecting on my journey, I can confidently say that No5 is an exceptional place to learn and to grow as a barrister.
Right from the very beginning, I felt welcomed and supported by all members of Chambers, regardless of their seniority. There is a genuine culture of openness and mentorship. From day one, I was made to feel that my learning and development were a priority with regular reviews with the pupillage committee to discuss my progress and receive feedback.
During my first six months, I had the opportunity to observe a diverse range of work. My days were filled with everything from highprofile, complex trials to developing written work and advocacy skills that would prepare me for future practice. My supervisor was deeply invested in my progress, providing constructive and invaluable feedback that helped me refine my legal reasoning and advocacy techniques and was (and still is) always available to answer questions—no matter how small or complex. This guidance equipped me to hit the ground running when I moved to second six and began conducting my own cases.
increasing the volume and complexity of my work and ensured that I was not overwhelmed as I began appearing in the Crown Court on a daily basis. This gradual build-up enabled me to grow as an advocate with confidence and competence.
From my first solo appearances to tackling full trials in the Crown Court, I always knew I could reach out for advice or support from any member, no matter their level of experience. This camaraderie was invaluable, providing both professional guidance and moral support. As a pupil, I was also included in a number of social events throughout the year, enabling me to build networks within Chambers and beyond, maintaining a good work-life balance.
If you are looking for a pupillage that balances highquality training with genuine support and mentorship, No5 Chambers is a perfect choice. Here, you are not only a pupil but a valued member of a dedicated team. The experience I gained, the relationships I built and the knowledge I acquired throughout my pupillage have set me on a solid path as I now take the next steps in my career as a tenant.
Once I entered my second six, the transition to independent practice was thoughtfully managed, especially by the clerks, who played a key role in helping me build a balanced workload. They understood the importance of gradually
Choosing No5 Chambers has been one of the best decisions I could have made, and I wholeheartedly encourage any aspiring barrister to consider joining this vibrant and welcoming set. At No5, you’ll receive the training, feedback, and encouragement you need to excel—both as a pupil and as a future advocate.
Matthew Wyatt (Call 2020)
FORMER PUPIL
My experience of pupillage at No5 was both demanding and rewarding, but most importantly, it set a strong foundation for successfully becoming an independent practitioner with the necessary skills, knowledge and support network to develop a career at the Bar. Every person’s journey to the Bar is different, which is also true for pupillage. I undertook a specialist immigration law pupillage. Although in practice, I was fortunate to be offered the opportunity to develop both an immigration and a public law practice as a reflection of my interests. During the non-practising first six, I was exposed to immigration and Court of Protection work, as these were my Pupil Supervisor’s main areas of practice. In addition, as I had a strong interest in public law, a second Pupil Supervisor with a large public law practice was appointed for this second area of practice.
Both my Pupillage Supervisors were senior barristers, sitting on the judicial bench part-time or appointed King’s Counsel. Despite both their titles, they were both down to earth, accessible, friendly and supportive. It did not matter that I was a woman or that English was not my native language – I always felt included in this diverse set. Their focus throughout was on my progress and that I was getting the relevant experience. They had high expectations in terms of my delivered standard of work and commitment to learning and developing, and they were both strict and constructive with their feedback. Approximately every three months they produced a review of my performance for me to discuss and reflect upon with the Pupillage Committee and set objectives for the next three months.
detailed statements of facts and grounds, interim relief applications, position statements, consent orders, and advice on discrete matters. I also attended client conferences, round table and legal team meetings, and court hearings from the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) to the Special Immigration Appeals Commission, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. My shadowing was not limited to observing my Pupil Supervisors. I also shadowed other junior and senior members of the Immigration and the Public law teams within Chambers, which were valuable occasions to learn how other Members run their practices and observe different styles of advocacy.
I conducted legal research, drafted representations including skeleton arguments,
As my second six was a practising period, shadowing junior members was particularly useful prior to beginning second six, as it was helpful to have honest discussions of the challenges they encountered when they were in a similar position, recommendations of what helped them successfully navigate those challenges, and to observe and be engaged with the similar level of work to the one I would be instructed to undertake during second six. Whilst I had continuing opportunities to shadow during second six (and to attend networking events), I spent the great majority of my time in court honing my advocacy skills. From the outset, I had communicated my desire to also undertake pro bono work, and this was fully supported during my second six at No5. I undertook bail hearings for Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID) and accepted pro bono instructions in a protection appeal referred by Migrants Organise. My transition from second six to tenancy was smooth with opportunities to be led in high profile cases which has been rewarding and instructive.
Susana Ferrin (Call 2021)
BUSINESS & PROPERTY GROUP
Members of the Business and Property group are leaders in heavyweight and complex dispute resolution. We have over 50 barristers practising in specialist fields in Business and Property issues and offer appropriate level of counsel for all matters. We are regularly recognised by Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 for the excellent service that our members provide. Members appear in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court and have gone on to attain judicial and political appointments, including as Attorney General.
The group covers a diverse range of specialist subsets including Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Banking, Finance and Financial Regulation; Commercial Litigation; Company and Partnership; Inheritance Disputes, Wills, Trusts and Estates; Insolvency; Insurance; Intellectual Property, Information Technology and Media; International Arbitration and Trade; Professional Negligence; Real Estate; Sports and Media; and Technology and Construction.
As a first six pupil, you can expect to gain experience in many of the above areas of law through shadowing your primary supervisor as well as other members of the group. In doing so, you will gain exposure to advising in conference; drafting advice, pleadings and skeleton arguments; attending mediations; and undertaking court based advocacy. This exposure will be invaluable to you as you start on your feet in your second six.
In second six, you can expect to be in court three to four times a week regularly representing your clients in interim hearings and small claim and fast track trials. In addition, you will have a healthy paper based practice. Many of our second six pupils assist more senior members of the group by devilling for them or acting as junior. Your earnings are likely to exceed your guaranteed billings.
Members of our group are friendly and diverse. You will find that there is always someone to turn to should you have any questions or concerns, no matter how silly you think they may seem. In addition, the junior members of the group regularly organise informal social events which provide a welcome opportunity to bond, let off some steam and socialise with members in other groups. Throughout the year, the group also hosts solicitors and other clients at a number of social, cultural and sporting events.
The clerks in the group are extremely committed and hard-working. They take a genuine interest in the development of members’ practices and are always on the lookout for opportunities for us to develop business further – whether that be by attending a social event, presenting a seminar or simply meeting a new solicitor for a coffee. As a tenant, you will find that you have a large amount of control over the direction of your career – in particular, over which of the subsets of Business and Property work you ultimately wish to build up a specialism in – and that you will be supported by the clerking team throughout your journey.
CRIME GROUP
The Crime Group comprises thirteen King’s Counsel and 39 juniors, with expertise in the most serious and complex criminal litigation, and instructed in many of the highest profile criminal trials of the last decade.
Our pupils therefore have the opportunity to gain experience from those who prosecute and defend in the most complex and high-profile cases, many of whom are recommended in the Legal 500 and in Chambers UK directories. Many of our former members have gone on from Chambers to the successful careers in the judiciary.
A pupillage with the criminal group provides exposure to the highest quality work within a nurturing and friendly atmosphere. The first six months of pupillage will be intense but rewarding. Pupils will begin to learn how to prepare cases, research often complex legal and procedural
issues and prepare written submissions. Pupils will spend most of their time with their supervisor, but arrangements will be made for pupils to see a wide variety of work with other members of the group.
Although there will be occasions when a pupil travels beyond the Midland circuit, most of the court work a pupil will see will be in the Midlands.
The group’s experienced clerking team will provide support for pupils as they begin their second six. There is a great deal of work within Chambers for junior practitioners so from their second-six, pupils can expect to be busy in the Crown Court and the magistrates court while continuing to work with their supervisor to ensure that the pupillage process is a successful one.
Our aim is for pupils to realise their full potential with our encouragement.
PUBLIC LAW GROUP
No5 is one of the few sets to boast genuine specialist public law practitioners, whose core work is within this area of the law. We are able to provide a supportive pupillage seeking to draw out and hone the very best skills of our pupils, with regular feedback and an opportunity to experience the genuine breadth of options within chambers for development of a public law practice in the formative years. This area provides for a busy mix of paperwork and court hearings. Only those with drive and dedicated to making a success of their practice need apply, as this is not an area for the faint-hearted.
No5’s Public Law Group has an established expertise across the full breadth of public law practice. Its members include leading practitioners in Civil Liberties; Court of Protection; Community care, Health and Social Care, including mental health; Data and information rights; Education Law; Inquests, Public Inquiries and Coronial Law; Local Government; Prison and Police Law. The work we do of course frequently involves Human Rights law and Equality issues. Our members include those appointed to the preferred counsel panels to the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Our group is recognised in the leading directories for its work
in London, the Midlands and the South West. Our group is based across our three offices in London, Birmingham and Bristol. We regularly appear in leading public law cases in the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, and the High Court. Our counsel are also briefed to appear regularly in specialist courts and tribunals, such as the Court of Protection, the First-Tier and Upper Tribunals and Coroner’s courts, as well as in numerous other venues where key public law decisions are taken, for example in education matters, professional discipline, or Parole Board Hearings, to name but a few.
We are also an innovative set and havein place ground-breaking policies that assist all our members (such as maternity and paternity leave provision). Each pupil is allocated a mentor amongst the junior ranks, as well as having their allocated supervisor for pupillage, and regular reviews with the Pupillage Committee to assist during the pupillage. Our clerks are friendly and efficient, and assist our junior members to build practices based on meritocracy, and that frequently enable practice development far faster than at our competitors.
PI/CN GROUP
The Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Groups at No5 are distinct Groups offering up to two pupillages in this competition. The Groups collaborate closely and we welcome applications from candidates wishing to forge a career in either or both fields. Each Group has an outstanding reputation for excellence and No5 is widely recognised as a leading set for both personal injury and clinical negligence. This was recognised in December 2023 when No5 was awarded Clinical Negligence Group of the Year at the Chambers UK awards. Many members of the Groups, of varying seniority, are annually ranked within the Legal 500 and Chambers UK Bar Guides.
In recent years, members of both Groups have appeared in some of the most important cases in the field at all levels up to the Supreme Court. The Groups’ work includes claims involving catastrophic injuries of the utmost severity and highest of value. No5 is a truly national, trusted set of Chambers, acting on behalf of claimants and defendants, including insurers, local authorities, NHS Trusts, medical defence organisations and private medical institutions and individuals.
We are amongst the largest sets for personal injury and clinical negligence work in the country, operating from our bases in Birmingham, London and Bristol. We pride ourselves on our friendly and collegiate environment, and in supporting career progression from pupillage to the ranks of our numerous silks and senior juniors.
Our clerking team, led by Will Theaker and Pete Mottram, is recognised for its approachability, knowledge and support. The Groups conduct regular seminars and marketing events, to which members at all levels are welcome and expected to contribute.
Members of the Groups contribute heavily to the wider social mobility and diversity aims of Chambers, to which we are very committed. This includes promoting applications from all backgrounds, supporting Chambers’ commitment to mini-pupillages and, for many members, dedicating their time to student events and pupil training.
Pupils should expect to see a cross-section of work during their first six and accompany many members of the Groups, which will allow them to experience a range of oral and written advocacy to assist in developing their own style. Importantly, it will also allow them to begin to foster relationships within Chambers. During their second six, pupils can expect to be extremely busy, likely attending court every day. Second six pupils will conduct their own hearings covering a range of matters including small claims and disposal hearings, approvals, applications, directions and costs hearings and Fast Track Trials. Second six pupils can also expect to receive paperwork instructions in their own name.
The Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Groups at No5 offer an ideal and nurturing home for bright and ambitious candidates for pupillage. In line with No5’s general philosophy, pupillages are offered with a firm view to tenancy and we encourage our pupils to work closely with each other and support each other rather than compete. You are very welcome to apply.
IMMIGRATION GROUP
Comprising one of the largest immigration groups in the country, the barristers within the Immigration, Nationality and Asylum Group at No5 are at the cutting edge of the development of the law in this field. The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide have consistently referred to the set, and to individual barristers within it, as being the amongst the best in the country.
The group is committed to representing all, irrespective of their background or financial standing and, when needed, also offers pro-bono representation. We hold a strong commitment to the rights of those in need of international protection; asylum and humanitarian protection is a core focus of our work. We also appear regularly in family and work-related migration appeals and all other types of immigration and nationality case.
Members of the team regularly undertake training and lecturing and are called upon to report on legal developments to various media outlets. Members also appear frequently to seek emergency injunctive relief to prevent removal and provide accommodation and assistance for those in need. Various members of the group sit as part-time judicial post holders and act as Special Advocates in national security matters. Many in the group are accredited to accept instructions direct from the public and undertake publicly and privately funded work.
Members appear at all levels in the courts and tribunals system, including the First and Upper Tiers of the Immigration and Asylum Chambers, the Special Immigration Appeals Commission,
the Administrative Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, representing in some of the most ground-breaking and well publicised cases.
Our barristers also appear on behalf of lay-clients in the European Court of Justice and European Court of Human Rights. As such, pupils will have the opportunity to observe a wide range of work during their first six with their supervisor and other members of the team. Such opportunities are enhanced by Chambers being a national set covering all areas of the country which creates a diversity of work that will not be found elsewhere.
In their second six, pupils can expect to attend their own hearings in the First-tier Tribunal from the start and will have the opportunity to build a strong oral advocacy practice, representing lay-clients in appeal hearings most days. Due to the nature of the work, it is not uncommon for pupils even at this early stage in the career to be involved in Upper Tribunal and Judicial Review work. Pupils will also be required to draft documents such as grounds of appeal and skeleton arguments, sometimes at short notice to meet tight deadlines. They may also be asked to assist more senior members of the group by way of devilling or being instructed as junior.
We have a diverse and supportive team who welcome new arrivals and provide guidance and assistance in response to any queries raised, so pupils never feel isolated or unable to ask for help. The group benefits from a clerking team that is diligent, approachable and committed to the envelopment of members’ practices, supporting them to grow and be successful.
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
No5 is committed to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion both within Chambers and more generally at the Bar. We aim to provide a working environment and culture which values and recognises difference and tackles discrimination proactively in order to ensure that no individual or group is discriminated against.
We welcome applications from all sections of society regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or age. No5 are signatories to the Women in Law Pledge and were short-listed in the 2020 Chambers Bar Awards for Outstanding Set for Diversity and Inclusion.
Applicants who would like to discuss reasonable adjustments to the application process are invited to contact the pupillage committee.
Applications will open on 2 January 2025 and close on 6 February 2025 (in accordance with the Pupillage Gateway timetable).
Chambers has two rounds of interviews in addition to an assessed advocacy exercise.
First round interviews will be held on 22 March 2025 at our Birmingham and London offices.
The advocacy exercise will take place remotely on the evening of 2 April 2025.
Following the advocacy exercise, those invited to second round interviews will be invited to attend a one-day assessed minipupillage between 7 and 23 April 2025.
Second round interviews will be held on Saturday 26 April and Sunday 27 April 2025 at either our London or Birmingham offices.
