The Inn is aware, through industry research and anecdotally, of the distress that our members can experience if their career plans are delayed whilst seeking pupillage.

In some cases, this can result in up to 5 years of searching for pupillage with little support and additional stressors. 

To help alleviate this pressure, Inner Temple are pleased to provide a free and confidential Wellbeing Assistance Programme for our members who have completed the Bar course within the last five years and are seeking pupillage. It is aimed at helping you to deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, health and wellbeing.

Currently the Inn is reviewing its wellbeing service provider to ensure our members are receiving suitable and effective levels of service. 

An email will be sent to our Post-Call/Pre-Pupillage mailing list by the week commencing 20th October 2025 with further information on a new wellbeing service provider. 

Meanwhile, there are many free wellbeing resources to be found on the Bar Council's Wellbeing at the Bar page.

We apologise for any inconvenience this disruption in service may cause.