Mini Pupilage

[alecmax689]

Is it ever too early to apply for mini pupilages?

Cheers,

[Barmaid]

The earliest you can apply is 16. Having said that, most chambers will not take a mini pupil til at least 18.

There are limited places for mini pupils, and thus preference tends to be for those who are already part way through their degree.

[alecmax689]

thanks, I'm a first year LLB coming towards the end of my first year. I am aware of how competitive becoming a barrister/solicitor is so I want to do everything in my power to make my CV as interesting as possible. I just don't want to apply for a mini pupilage/work experience and have people not offer me a place assuming I do not know anything about law as I am a first year.

is it best to wait until the second year. I am 24 and I am an aircraft engineer in the RAF so dispite being a first year LLB student I may have something to offer...