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Mini-pupillage is a short period of work experience (usually one or two weeks) in a set of chambers. Some chambers require applicants to undertake an assessed mini-pupillage as part of the recruitment process, and others use it as one of their selection criteria.

All applicants to the Bar are advised to undertake at least one mini-pupillage as spending time in this way within chambers will provide an invaluable insight into life at the Bar and may provide some useful advice to assist in finding pupillage.

The Pupillage and Awards Handbook provides details of which chambers offer mini-pupillages, as does the chambers entry on the Pupillage Portal website. You should apply direct to chambers enclosing a copy of your CV and specifying the dates you are available. The Inns' Student Officers can also provide advice on obtaining a mini-pupillage.