Survey Results - Trainee feedback on 3DJB

The lowdown - Pupils (in their own words) on 3DJB

We sent The Legal 500 Future Lawyers Pupil and Junior Barrister survey to pupils and juniors up to two years in tenancy at 3DJB. Here is what they had to say:

Why did you choose these chambers over any others?

‘Family-focused set’, ‘very friendly, down to earth, committed to their clients’

How does your training compare with what you hear from pupils/juniors at other chambers?

‘It was humane in pupillage. I think I am in a backlog for early years training however’, ‘much better pace, always able to ask silly questions without fear’

Best thing about chambers?

‘It is very supportive’, ‘everybody is so willing to help you’

Worst thing about chambers?

‘We do a lot of worthy but financially under-rewarded work (not chambers fault)’

Best moment to date?

‘Marshalling Recorder Hellens’, ‘sitting with Judge Hellens’

Worst moment to date?

‘Feeling woozy in a hearing on a hot day’, ‘adverse decision in court, it was just emotionally challenging’