The Bar Standards Board (BSB) requires all pupils to complete a Pupils’ Advocacy Training Course before commencing their second six of pupillage.
The Inn delivers two advocacy courses each academic year. Course A takes place between October and November and Course B between January and February.
Those undertaking pupillage outside of London and the South Eastern Circuit would ordinarily complete a course offered by their Circuit, rather than at the Inn. Details of all Circuits can be found on The Bar Council website.
To apply for Pupils’ Advocacy Training Programme you must register your pupillage with the Inner Temple. Once you have done this you will be automatically enrolled in the Programme.
The Inn delivers a one-day Practice Management Day (PMD) each academic year. The aim of the Pupils’ PMD is to provide useful, practical information, directly from judges, clerks, solicitors, barristers and accountants about all aspects of managing a practice at the Bar. The PMD is not compulsory, but attendance is encouraged!