Survey Results - Trainee feedback on Dere Street

The lowdown - Pupils (in their own words) on Dere Street

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

Why did you choose these chambers over any others?

‘Location, specialist pupillage offered’, ‘ethos and location’

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

‘It’s very good’

Best thing about chambers?

‘People are really nice and helpful!’, ‘colleagues’

Worst thing about chambers?

‘Large geographical location which means I am rarely in chambers’

Best moment to date?

‘The work I have seen’, ‘having my argument succeed in a complex case’

Worst moment to date?

‘Days are long but that is part and parcel of the work’, ‘feeling out of my depth’