Survey Results - Trainee feedback on Garden Court North

The lowdown - Pupils (in their own words) on Garden Court North

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

Why did you choose these chambers over any others?

‘GCN is the only Manchester-based legal aid human rights set’

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

‘Very different – much more varied, covering areas other pupils are not doing’

Best thing about the chambers?

It is a very supportive environment’

Worst thing about the chambers?

‘There is limited money from legal aid to fund a higher pupillage award’

Best moment to date?

‘A visit to the Court of Appeal’

Worst moment to date?

‘A client went into labour when I was alone with her’