At 7 Harrington Street Chambers, we are delighted to see our three pupils – Caleb, Caitlin, and Leah – successfully entering their second six. This marks a significant milestone in their journey, and we extend our congratulations to them. We also want to take a moment to thank their supervisors for their invaluable support and guidance throughout their pupillage.
We caught up with our pupils to hear about their experiences so far.
How would you describe your pupillage experience?
- Leah: Insightful, incredibly supportive, and welcoming. It has been fast-paced, and I’ve really enjoyed the travelling.
- Caleb: Experiencing different cases, approaches, and barristers has been fascinating. I’ve also really enjoyed learning from a variety of different people.
- Caitlin: Meeting everyone in chambers has been great – everyone is approachable, and I’ve never been made to feel like the ‘new person.’
What has been your favourite part of pupillage?
- Leah: The variety of interesting cases, including a high-profile case that is monumental to Liverpool.
- Caleb: Seeing different barristers’ styles and approaches to cases and working in different practice areas that I hadn’t experienced before.
- Caitlin: The welcoming and inclusive nature of chambers, which has made the experience even more enjoyable.
What area of law have you enjoyed the most?
- Leah: Family
- Caitlin: Crime
- Caleb: Crime
What advice would you give to future pupils?
- Leah: Gain as much experience as possible – mooting is invaluable. I previously worked as a paralegal for two years before pursuing law after a history degree. I don’t think there is a set pathway to take, enjoy the journey.
- Caleb: Keep an open mind and grab any experience you can. My background is psychology, followed by a law conversion and a master’s in forensic science.
- Caitlin: Don’t be put off, many of us come from a diverse range of backgrounds – you deserve to be here!
What key skills or traits have helped you in pupillage?
- Caitlin: Organisation, time management, and self-assurance.
- Caleb: Flexibility, stamina, and a willingness to learn.
- Leah: Resilience, adaptability, and analytical thinking.
How are you feeling about taking on your own cases?
- Leah: Nervous but excited!
- Caleb: The same.
- Caitlin: Agreed!
What are you looking forward to the most?
- Leah: Having my own case load, and the steep learning curve that will come with it!
- Caleb: Developing my own practice, style, and methods.
- Caitlin: Taking on new responsibilities and applying all the advice I’ve received along the way.
Thoughts on 7HS Chambers?
- Leah: 7HS has been amazing throughout, with a full wrap-around care plan. My supervisor is always just a call away, and the support system is incredible. Chambers truly feels inclusive.
- Caleb: The sense of inclusion extends beyond just work. There’s no divide between tenants and pupils; everyone is in it together.
- Caitlin: I completely agree. 7HS is very Even when you’re in the robing room on your own, someone will always check in with you.
Three words to sum up pupillage at 7HS:
- Caleb: Fast-paced, Supported, Dynamic.
- Leah: Exciting, Valuable, Versatile.
- Caitlin: Challenging, Diverse, Rewarding.
We are incredibly proud of our pupils and look forward to seeing them continue to thrive in their second six. Congratulations again to Caleb, Caitlin, and Leah!
