2 Dr Johnson's Buildings regards its pupils as an integral part of the running and growth of chambers.
What to expect
2DRJ offers at least two twelve-month funded pupillages each year.
Pupils receive the minimum London Pupillage award set by the Bar Standards Board. The award comprises of a grant spread over the first six months and guaranteed earnings during the second six.
Applications for tenancy are typically invited after the completion of a twelve-month pupillage.
What can you expect from pupillage at 2 Dr Johnson's Buildings?
In the first six months, pupils can expect to be supervised by up to two members of chambers who specialise in either crime or family law.
First six pupils will also be invited to weekly advocacy sessions and receive ongoing feedback from their pupil supervisor.
Chambers always has at least one pupil liaison officer, who is a recent tenant that provides support to pupils in addition to their pupil supervisors.
Pupils who attain the requisite standard in pupillage will be offered tenancy. There is no quota and no limit on the number of pupils who may be offered tenancy in any given year. 2DRJ recognises the need to ensure that pupils get the best experience and training. We encourage pupils to spend time with each other. Chambers does not set up pupils to compete for a single tenancy spot. Tenancy will be offered to those who reach the standard and for whom there is available work
What is the application process?
In assessing the suitability of applicants, there is a three-stage process:
First, applicants are to complete an application form. Application forms are redacted before marking to remove any equality information completed and the name of the applicant.
Successful applicants will be invited to a first round interview, taking the form of an advocacy exercise.
Applicants who are successful in the first round interview will be invited to a final round. The interview takes the form of an interview conducted by a panel of tenants, which will cover matters contained in the paper application as well as current legal affairs. The final round interview usually takes place on a Saturday.
All candidates will be informed of the outcome of their application. Chambers endeavours to provide all applicants, regardless of the stage they reach, feedback.
