16 Feb 2022
In February 2022, we ran an advocacy training programme in collaboration with 6KBW College Hill to provide our candidates with training on plea in mitigations, bail applications and statutory interpretation. It was a huge success, with 4 out of the 6 candidates who participated having now secured pupillage. The training also provided Chambers with a useful insight into the experiences of our candidates.
In the 2022/23 academy year, as part of the BTB Academy, our candidates will also take part in an advocacy training programme focusing on the types of advocacy exercises they may be asked to complete in pupillage interviews across a range of practice areas.
This video provides information about the aims of the advocacy training programme. Hear from the BTB candidates themselves on how they found the course and what they have gained from these sessions.
(June 2022)
Listen to BTB candidate, Olivia Bennett, explain the impact that Bridging the Bar has had on her. Olivia discusses her experience as one of the first ever interns at the UK Supreme Court and taking part in the 6KBW College Hill Advocacy Course.
(June 2022)
Listen to BTB candidates from outside of London explain the impact that Bridging the Bar has had on them.
Emily Thorbjornsen discusses the BTB programmes that she has been involved in and what she has gained from them. Natasha Kirkpatrick discusses her experience of BTB's Mentoring Programme and securing a major scholarship to fund her Bar studies.
(June 2022)