Within those criteria, Oriel Chambers are looking for the following:

Evidence of strong academic ability and a minimum 2:1 initial Degree, save in exceptional circumstances. A successful candidate will have achieved good A’Level results (or equivalent).

Evidence of excellent advocacy skills, for example from mooting, debating or other public speaking, and including evidence of sound judgment. In addition, candidates will be required to undertake practical advocacy exercises at the various stages of the interview process.

Evidence of good interpersonal skills and the personality to make a positive contribution to both the profession and to Chambers, for example evidenced by previous employment and/or life experiences both within and beyond the sphere of . “The Law”;

Highly motivated applicants committed to pursuing a career at the Bar and to practising in Liverpool and Preston, for example evidenced by the undertaking of mini-pupillages and/or other similar work experience and by the reasoning behind the decision to apply to Oriel Chambers.

Mini Pupillages

Chambers encourages prospective Pupils to undertake a mini-pupillage in Chambers. This will give candidates an opportunity to experience the work and atmosphere of Chambers. Information on mini-pupillages can be found here.

Equality and Diversity

Chambers complies with the requirements of the Equality and Diversity Code for the Bar which can be found on the website of the Bar Standards Board at www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

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