Our mini-pupillage application process is now open
We offer 3-day Mini-Pupillages at our Birmingham location to applicants who are in at least their second year of their undergraduate degree. We welcome those who have limited or no mini-pupillage experience, and in particular those who are able to demonstrate a genuine interest in and commitment to a career in Birmingham.
Applicants wishing to change from another career will be expected to have a clear view of their abilities and how these can be transferred to a successful career at the Bar.
If I am successful, what will I be doing during my 3 days at St Philips?
We hope you will spend most, or all, of your time within your preferred specialist practice area of law. However, due to the fast-changing nature of our business, it is not always possible to secure your time within your preferred area, in which case we will find you a suitable alternative.
We hope you will spend time with more than one Barrister: shadowing their daily schedules and spending time with them in court, in order to really get a feel for the profession.
Through our mini pupillages you will gain a good understanding of roles and responsibilities and life at the Bar.
How should I make an application?
The Mini Pupillage process is open. The closing date for applications for placements throughout 2026, will be 31st October 2025.
If you are interested in applying, please forward your application form, along with a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to: hr@st-philips.com. Please do not use generative AI in the completion of your form – we want to read the detail in your answers as drafted by you alone, and the bland and often generic nature of what ChatGPT etc. creates will be hindrance to your application, not a help. Remember, it’s good to try and stand out from the crowd, and to tell us what is exceptional about you.
We will aim to acknowledge receipt of your application within one week of receiving it. We hope to let you know if you have been successful or not by 19th December 2025.
