Survey Results - Trainee feedback on Park Square Barristers

The lowdown - Pupils (in their own words) on Park Square Barristers

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

Why did you choose these chambers over any others?

‘Collegiate, approachable, reputation and location’, ‘the quality and breadth of work. Genuine common law set. Obvious career progression. Very sociable and fun junior end’

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

‘I am pleased with the quality of work I’m getting so early on into my second six comparatively’, ‘it seemed to be more varied. Exposure to a good range of work and practice areas. Supervisors who genuinely could not do more for you’

Best thing about chambers?

‘Anyone is on hand to assist and help you find your way’, ‘the people. Chambers is full of interesting and friendly people; the support given to those at the junior end by more senior practitioners is also first class’

Worst thing about chambers?

‘The limited workspace (Leeds) for the number of tenants’

Best moment to date?

‘My first crown court appearance one month into second six, where I was defending and the prosecution withdrew the breach’, ‘one of my early criminal trials in the Mags. I spent a considerable time preparing it with my supervisor. This included discussing tactical points and conducting legal research’

Worst moment to date?

‘Seeing a party’s reaction to the judge’s decision of no direct contact to take place with their child’

CSR/Pro bono?

‘Very good’, ‘the opportunities are well publicised and we have a pro-bono coordinator’