What are the Pupillage Support Available in each Inn ?
Inner Temple
Pupil ’ s Advocacy Course During the three-day course , pupils participate in a session on presentational skills led by professional actors , followed by a series of talks on examination in chief , cross-examination and re-examination , skeleton arguments , previous convictions and previous inconsistent statements . Practical sessions focus on closing speeches and witness handling for both civil and criminal cases . The exercises provide basic advocacy confidence and experience , allowing pupils the opportunity to be assessed and receive constructive criticism from highly experienced practitioners , in a more relaxed and supportive environment , away from the pressures of chambers and tenancy decisions .
Pupil ’ s Practice Management Course Held once a year in January ( This year : Saturday 13 January 2018 ) The course advises pupils on how to run their practice as a business in the modern world and provides information on the various obligations of a new practitioner . Sessions include guidance on financial management , group discussions of ethical problems , a talk on marketing , as well as a session on the organisational aspects of the business of being a barrister .
Middle Temple
Pupillage Support Grants Provision of direct financial assistance to pupils in publicly funded areas during the course of 12 month pupillage in chambers .
Pupillage Hardship Fund Awards to members of the Inn who are in or have arranged pupillage .
Pupillage Interview Travel Expenses Limited fund available for students who find the cost of attending pupillage financially challenging .
Mock Pupillage Interview Scheme Members of the Inn who have secured a pupillage interview may apply to the Inn using the online form and will then be matched with a Barrister with the appropriate specialisation from a different chambers .
MTYBA Pre-Pupillage Events MTYBA ( Middle Temple Young Barrister ' s Association ) also run several pre-pupillage events for members who have already been Called to the Bar . You can find out more about upcoming MTYBA pupillage workshops at their website : http :// www . mtyba . org / pre-pupillage /.