How to apply

Applicants must be:

Practicing at the Bar of England and Wales, either as a Tenant in Chambers or as part of the Employed Bar.

• Within their first 7 years of practice (not including pupillage). (This is defined by applicants not superseding 7 years’ experience by December 31 of the year of application. Applicants with a break in practice during this time, due to illness, life or career change, Maternity or Paternity leave; any other circumstances beyond their control may write to the Pegasus Scholarship Trust to receive a dispensation.)
• Able to obtain written permission to undertake any placement offered from either their Employer or Head of Chambers and Head Clerk
• Confirm that they intend to return and remain in practice at the Bar of England and Wales after completing their placement for a duration of at least 3 years. (This is to be confirmed when signing their Undertaking form if offered a placement).

Your application and interview will be assessed against the following criteria:

 Academic Performance and Professional Achievement (15%)    

• Evidenced by academic performance at university and the Bar Course;   

• Evidenced by professional or personal achievements to date.   

Advocacy skills (10%) 

• Deploys precise and well-reasoned arguments, with clarity and fluency.    

• Can demonstrate persuasiveness and conviction   

• Can tailor style to suit audience     

Ambassadorship (25%) 

• Ability to act as an ambassador for the Pegasus Scholarship Trust, Inns of Courts, and the Bar of England and Wales, both during the scholarship placement and by using the experience on return;   

• Demonstrate awareness of sociopolitical and cultural differences and ability to adapt to working practices within difference workplaces and cultures.   

• Commitment to post-placement engagement with the Trust 

Motivation (25%) 

• Commitment to the Bar of England and Wales (employed or self-employed);    

• Professional curiosity to learning about legal systems outside of England and Wales, through Pegasus Scholarship Trust placement. 

• Shows intellectual curiosity and an openness to new experiences and perspectives.  

Interpersonal skills (25%) 

• Ability to build and sustain productive working relationships, treat people with courtesy and respect regardless of their background or circumstances;   

• Being adaptable and flexible by being self-aware and self-directed.   

• Good communication skills.   

• Resilience.    

Policies

Phone

020 7797 8210

Email

pegasus@innertemple.org.uk