Recruitment at 9 KBW

Tenancies, Probationary Tenancies, Pupillage, CPS Pupil Secondments and Mini-Pupillage at 9 KBW
At 9KBW you will;

  • Be instructed in a diverse range of Criminal and Regulatory cases from the Magistrates and Crown Courts through to the Court of Appeal
  • Be assisted and encouraged to apply to the CPS and Other Panels from pupillage onwards.
  • Have the opportunity to receive training in regulatory work and build a new or expand a  current regulatory practice
  • Receive an exceptional level of income from the start of your practice and the opportunity to build a career path that brings you the highest level of work as a Leader as well as a Junior
  • Undergo the highest level of supervised training and experience the widest range of development opportunities from the first day of your pupillage.
  • Be part of a close and supportive team of barristers and clerks.
  • Experience the camaraderie and excitement of a thriving set of chambers.

Tenancy and Probationary Tenancy

Embrace excellence, ignite your potential, join a set or gain experience and knowledge with a set invested in progressing the careers of all established practitioners and those starting out in their career in law. At 9KBW, we're not just looking for barristers. We are seeking committed hard working individuals who are driven to excel, dedicated to first class client service, and passionate about their future at the Criminal and Regulatory Bar. We offer a pro-active, exciting and supportive environment and a highly experienced clerking team, work of the highest calibre and an exceptional level of income, commensurate with the standard of work in which members are instructed on a daily basis.
Further information can be fouhd on our Tenancy page
Probationary Tenancies are generally for a period of three months and are always with a view to Tenancy.
Further information can be found on our Probationary Tenancy page

Pupillage

We have five dedicated, experienced pupil supervisors and a large number of members who can act as Qualified Persons for those yet to meet the three year standing rule.
Our Pupillage Training Programme ensures that pupils have the very best opportunity to meet all of the competences required by the Professional Statement, excellent Advocacy training and the guarantee of a very busy practice during the second six, again with an excellent level of income. Our pupils are awarded guaranteed minimum funding in the first six and during second six their income very quickly exceeds that and grows rapidly.
9BW adheres strictly to the Pupillage Gateway timetable.
Further information can be found on our Pupillage page

CPS Pupil Secondments

Our new CPS Secondment Programme offers CPS Pupils a one month secondment with Chambers where everything that is available to Chambers pupils is made available to secondees. Excellent supervision with the opportunity to observe and assist members at all levels of seniority
Our programme is currently being finalised for the entire year, but we are now accepting applications for 2025.
Further infronation can be found on our CPS Pupil seconments page

Mini-Pupillages

For those looking at a career at the Bar, we offer 25 mini-pupillages each year to applicants who qualify. Spend 5 days experiencing the reality of life at the Criminal Bar and a Chambers environment.
Further infronation can be found on our Mini-Pupillage page.


Staff

All staff vacancies are advertised on our Staff Recruitment page
Information on any current vacancies and how to apply can be found on our Staff Recruitment page


Explore our available opportunities, learn more about our chambers, and discover why 9KBW is the perfect place for you
Apply today by following the application process on each of our Recruitment pages.

Recruitment