Survey Results - Trainee feedback on Pump Court Chambers

The lowdown - Pupils (in their own words) on Pump Court Chambers

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

Why did you choose these chambers over any others?

‘I wished to practise on circuit’, ‘mixed areas of practice and a collegiate atmosphere’, ‘potential to practise in Kent’, ‘friendly atmosphere and ethos of being down to earth as well as availability of common law pupillages’, ‘the quality of the work and chambers’ welcoming reputation’

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

‘Very highly – informal and many members of chambers involved’

Best thing about chambers?

‘The robing room camaraderie’, ‘the breadth of work’, ‘it’s so friendly’, ‘the inclusive atmosphere and the approachability of senior members’

Worst thing about chambers?

‘The gossip/rumours amongst younger tenants’, ‘there are so many clerks’

Best moment to date?

‘Sentences in the Crown Court’, ‘my first day in court. Securing a favourable result for a vulnerable client’, ‘seeing a senior member cross examine’

Worst moment to date?

‘Judicial bullying in the Mags’, ‘feeling overloaded with a diary that is too full’, ‘assessments’