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Henderson Chambers Third Six Pupillages
Henderson Chambers are accepting applications for third six pupillage commencing October 2012.
Please send a covering letter, CV, list of cases undertaken in second six and references from pupil supervisors to Hannah Wilson (hwilson@hendersonchambers.co.uk) by Tuesday 17th July 2012.
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Thursday 19th July 2012.
Third six pupillages are not funded. For more information click here.
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Summer Placements
18 Red Lion Court
Chambers of David Etherington QC
18 Red Lion Court is looking for high calibre law students. Following the placement, successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:
- Legal research skills
- Written advocacy
- Endorsement from established practitioners
- An insight into the Criminal Bar
- Selection for a placement in a well-respected set
The placement entails targeted research and the production of clear prose. Full instructions, guidance and support will be provided.
Applicants will be expected to have the following qualities:
- Ability to conduct legal research
- Ability to simplify the complicated
- Excellent written skills
Each placement will last one week with the option of renewal for a further week on the agreement of both Chambers and the applicant.
Travel costs within London will be paid during the placement and a lunch allowance of £5 per day will be available.
The deadline for applications is 6th June 2012 and applicants will be considered on a rolling basis.
Please send a Curriculum Vitae and covering letter to anneli.robins@18rlc.co.uk. Please advise which dates you will not be available as well as the legal areas that are of particular interest to you. More details about Chambers can be found at www.18rlc.co.uk
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- Landmark Chambers
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