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Bar Council survey: pupils stay positive

13 March 2024
Issue: 8063 / Categories: Legal News , Education , Training & education
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It may be one of the most intense periods of their life, but eight out of ten pupils (86%) report having had a positive pupillage experience, according to a Bar Council survey

More than 170 pupils (about a third of the total) answered the Bar Council Pupil Survey 2024 in February.

Most were happy with the supervision received, both in-person (88%) and online (76%); 91% found it ‘very’ or ‘quite’ challenging. Some 69% secured pupillage after two or more attempts. Men were twice as likely as women to have pupillage awards of £60,000 or above. And 60% of pupils said they ‘definitely’ envisage doing legal aid work.

However, one in four (26%) pupils personally experienced or observed bullying, harassment or discrimination, and this was more prevalent among women and those with a disability.

Sam Townend KC, chair of the Bar Council, said: ‘There is more work to do to make sure that every pupil has the support they need to thrive in their careers. Disabled pupils in particular report feeling less well-supported.’
Issue: 8063 / Categories: Legal News , Education , Training & education
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