Devon Chambers is pleased to be attending the Bar Council’s Pupillage Fair 2026 taking place on Saturday 17th October.
Come and talk to Victoria Bastock, Hetty Summerhayes and Ryan Murray about pupillage and life at Devon Chambers.
Based in Plymouth, we are a friendly and welcoming set with a longstanding reputation for excellence in criminal, family and civil law. We are committed to recruiting talented future barristers and providing them with the high-quality training, support and opportunities needed to build a successful career at the Bar.
Our pupillage comprises six months of non-practising pupillage followed by six months of practising pupillage. Each pupil is assigned a dedicated pupil supervisor and will receive ongoing support from our Pupillage Officer throughout the year. In addition, every pupil is paired with a recently qualified junior tenant who acts as an informal “buddy”, offering practical guidance and support as pupils begin their career at the Bar.
Our recruitment process is designed to identify candidates with the potential to become outstanding tenants at the conclusion of their pupillage.
Our Head of Chambers, Jason Beal, delivers training for pupil supervisors across the Western Circuit. As a result, pupils at Devon Chambers can be confident that their training is structured in accordance with recognised best practice.
Devon Chambers will be recruiting in accordance with the Pupillage Gateway timetable for pupils to start in October 2028. We may consider applications for a deferred pupillage.
The pupillage award will be at least £26,000, made up of £12,000 during the first six months and guaranteed earnings of £14,000 during the practising second six. Pupils can reasonably expect to earn more than the guaranteed minimum during their practising six.
Devon Chambers is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We aim to select candidates for pupillage solely on merit irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
The attachments below will give you a guide of what to expect when undertaking pupillage with Devon Chambers.
