Update on Applications for Pupillage 2016

The Pupillage Committee is currently reviewing and shortlisting applications received through the Pupillage Portal for pupillage commencing in October 2016. We plan to hold first and second round interviews during the weeks of 6th, 13th and 20th July. Applicants should receive confirmation as to whether or not they have been shortlisted for interview via the Pupillage Portal towards the end of June.

Recruitment for 2016 Pupillage

Chambers is recruiting two pupils to commence pupillage in October 2016, with applications being accepted through the Pupillage Gateway from 1 April 2015.

Third Six Pupillage Applications

Chambers is looking to recruit a 3rd Six pupil to join our busy team in October 2016. Applicants should have completed a 12 month pupillage with an emphasis on family work, and should be able to show a clear commitment and motivation to pursuing a career as a specialist family advocate.

Applications By Grandparents For Contact Remain High

Justice Minister Simon Hughes has set out figures for the number of Child Arrangement Order applications brought by a grandparent in respect of grandchildren in the last three years. In an answer to a written parliamentary question the statistics were as follows:

2011/12 - 2319 applications
2012/13 - 2649 applications
2013/14 - 2517 applications

The figures have resulted in criticism of the government for failing to ensure grandparents, and indeed any other family members, have all the information available to them to carefully consider how best to resolve issues around seeing children.

The figures have remained reasonably consistent in the last three years despite the government withdrawing legal aid for private law children applications in the majority of cases.

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