Applications for 2026 will open on 1 October 2025.
5KBW offer a number of week-long mini pupillages every year to those who may be interested in a career at the Criminal Bar. These mini pupillages are designed to provide you with an insight into the work a practicing barrister and life in chambers so that you can make an informed decision about pursuing a career at the Bar.
Successful applicants spend up to a week shadowing one or more barristers in chambers. We make every effort to ensure that you see a variety of cases during the week, and you can expect to be in Court every day.
If you are interested in undertaking a mini-pupillage in Chambers, please send a copy of your CV and a brief covering letter to Nicki Crew nicki@5kbw.co.uk explaining why you are interested in 5KBW and a career at the Criminal Bar.
Unfortunately, given the extremely high demand for places, particularly during the breaks between terms, we are usually unable to accommodate requests for specific dates or requests to see a particular type of case. If there are special circumstances that mean that particular dates are required, please set those out and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the work we do, we cannot offer pupillage to anyone under the age of 18.