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    Mandatory Recruitment Timetable Waivers

    This page includes details of waivers granted from the mandatory recruitment timetable for pupillage/work-based learning. This page will be updated regularly with the details of any further waivers granted by us.

    The Mandatory Recruitment Timetable for pupillages commencing in 2022 is set out at Part 4C of the Bar Qualification Manual (paragraph 13).


    Name of AETO

    Number of pupils

    Waiver approved date

    Government Legal Department 8 14 April 2021

    Iscoed Chambers

    Up to 2

    24 September 2021

    Ashraf Law 1 18 October 2021
    Pump Court Chambers 2 18 October 2021
    Rowchester Chambers 1 30 November 2021
    Fountain Court Chambers 2 27 June 2022

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