Virtual Training & Guidance
2022 Virtual Training
Pupillage application panel – Part 1 the written application
A panel session where James Gwatkin (Foundry Chambers), Holly Thompson (Wilberforce Barristers) and Emma Fielding (36 Crime) discuss all things pupillage applications including research, approaching the different areas of the form and top tips for success.
The transition from pupillage to tenancy
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/727728127
A session on the move from pupillage to tenancy, held on the 5th July 2022. We are grateful to James Gwatkin (Foundry Chambers); Abigail Bright (Doughty St Chambers); and Ed Gross (Furnival Chambers).
2nd Six Pupillage: expectations, case preparation & more
https://vimeo.com/user46654942/review/713613848/b07095bf4d
A session on how to approach your second six pupillage was held on the 17th May 2022. We are grateful to Abigail Bright (Doughty St Chambers) & Andre Nwadikwa-Jonathan of the CPS.
Pupillage Interviews
https://vimeo.com/user46654942/download/684955787/7211331323
A session on preparation for pupillage interviews was held on 17th February 2022. We are grateful to Rhiannon Crimmins; Joe Bateman; Tommy Seagull; Garry Green.
2021 Virtual Training
The Kalisher Trust is holding regular virtual training & guidance sessions in Spring 2021. Our first was on the 28th January 2021, on pupillage applications. We are grateful to Rabah Kherbane, Joanna Hardy, Danielle Manson and Max Hardy who led the session. The questions from attendees which we didn’t have time to answer can be downloaded as a pdf, and the session recording can be found here:
Pupillage Applications
https://vimeo.com/user46654942/review/507249017/691a06441e
The session on pupillage interviews was on the 23rd February 2021. We are grateful to Katrina Walcott, Rhiannon Crimmins and Garry Green who led the session. Helpful notes can be found in a downloadable pdf further down this page – please scroll.
Pupillage Interviews
https://vimeo.com/user46654942/review/516382144/1d76ad2f68
A session on Preparation for Trial was held on the 8th March 2021, led by Andrew Hall QC and James Gwatkin.
https://vimeo.com/user46654942/review/521547142/05137bd1b6
A session on Examination in Chief was held on the 15th March 2021, led by Andrew Hall QC and James Gwatkin.
https://vimeo.com/user46654942/review/527730787/37ae24ae52
A session on Cross Examination was held on the 22nd March 2021, led by Andrew Hall QC and James Gwatkin.
https://vimeo.com/user46654942/review/527730807/d3abf98a5d
A session on Pupillage Applications was held on the 2nd Dec 2021, led by Garry Green, Rabah Kherbane, Katrina Walcott & Rhiannon Crimmins.
A session on resilience at the Bar was held on the 15th Dec 2021, led by Abigail Bright & Sapna Devi.
https://vimeo.com/user46654942/download/664673312/73895f7b91
2020 Virtual Training
The Kalisher Trust held eight virtual training & guidance sessions during July and August 2020, aimed at those who are doing the BPTC, or have done the BPTC and are seeking or hold pupillage. We welcomed more than 200 fledgling barristers to the sessions over two weeks, and look forward to hosting more sessions in the Autumn. Thank you to all who took part!
The sessions were led by Kalisher friends and alumni including Dame Anne Rafferty; Andrew Hall QC; Max Hardy; Harry Bentley; Ed Vickers QC; William Charlesworth; Nathan Davis; Fatima Jichi; Eidvile Baniontye; Danielle Manson; Merry van Woodenberg, Martin McCarthy and Nutan Fatania. We are incredibly grateful to them all for their time and expertise.
Recordings of the sessions can be found below (mostly the live recordings – some re-recorded later due to technical glitches!).
Preparation for Trial
https://vimeo.com/user46654942/review/446480343/374dd7e278
Examination in Chief
https://vimeo.com/user46654942/review/447116576/2500f135ce
Cross Examination
https://vimeo.com/user46654942/review/446481726/d29946b18b
Skeleton Arguments
https://vimeo.com/user46654942/review/446486507/ed5e5f1ee2
Pupillage Applications
https://vimeo.com/user46654942/review/446494861/9c06d514f9
The role of junior counsel
https://vimeo.com/user46654942/review/446540558/c3617b15e0
Vulnerable witnesses & clients
https://vimeo.com/user46654942/review/446547290/4e4eb12651
Pupillage to Tenancy
https://vimeo.com/user46654942/review/446560097/0e9f9acdac
Life as a prosecutor in the Crown Prosecution Service
The CPS and the Kalisher Trust have revealed a behind-the-scenes look at life as a prosecutor.
In a series of four videos filmed during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, CPS prosecutors discuss their routes into the CPS, training and day-to-day experiences.
The videos are designed to help aspiring prosecutors learn more about what the CPS can offer and give a glimpse of life at the CPS to anyone interested in knowing more about life as a prosecutor.
To see the four films, or to read about how to become a member of the CPS, please click here.
