Monthly Archives: January 2021

Appointment of New Trustees

The Kalisher Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of three new trustees, who join the Trust from January 2021.  All three bring a wealth of experience to the Trust, and are committed to working with young people from diverse and under-represented backgrounds who are seeking a career at the criminal Bar. The three trustees… Read more »


Kalisher Essay Competition 2021

We are delighted to announce the 2021 Kalisher Essay Competition, which will carry a substantial prize of £2,000, is open to all pupils currently undertaking a criminal pupillage. We invite submissions of up to 2,000 words in answer to the following question: “Covid19 lockdown rules have been described by some as among the most onerous… Read more »


Virtual Pupillage Guidance Sessions, January & February 2021

Are you applying for pupillage this year? If so, we have two guidance sessions for you.   Sign up for our pupillage application guidance session which takes place on the 28th January at 6.30pm; and our pupillage interview guidance session which takes place on the 23rd February at 5pm. The application session will include hints… Read more »


Kalisher/Doughty Street 2020/21 Death Penalty Project Intern selected

We are delighted to announce that Camila Ferraro has been awarded the 2020/21 Kalisher Trust/Doughty Street Chambers Death Penalty Project Internship. Camila commenced the internship this week and shared her thoughts: “I am thrilled to be offered the Death Penalty & Doughty Street Chambers internship and am infinitely grateful to be awarded the Kalisher Trust… Read more »