Pupillage recruitment research (2024)
Two reports (and two research summaries) on pupillage recruitment at the Bar. The objective of this research was to strengthen our evidence base around pupillage recruitment to inform the development of the BSB’s policies, including our forthcoming consultation on the Equality Rules.
Review of Pupillage and Selection Criteria (2019)
Published in January 2019. Research undertaken by the BSB focusing on the recruitment and advertising of pupillages as part of the Future Bar Training (FBT) programme. The research consisted of a content analysis of advertisements on the pupillage recruitment portal (Pupillage Gateway), and an analysis of the selection criteria used by around 50 chambers in assessing the suitability of candidates who apply for pupillage with them. The research was undertaken with the aim of getting a better understanding of recruitment practices in the profession to help inform the FBT policy programme.
In December 2017 the BSB published two new pieces of research that are intended to provide a qualitative and quantitative evidence base to inform the current decision-making about the future training of barristers. The two reports, which are published with a covering statement from the BSB, offer important insights into current issues in the education and training system for qualification as a barrister.
