A great strength of 7 King’s Bench Walk is that every member of Chambers practises in the field of commercial law. This provides a unique concentration of expertise, as well as a coherent and supportive working environment.
We are looking for talented and ambitious candidates with the potential to succeed at the Commercial Bar. We do not set quotas for new tenants each year and there is no competition among pupils for a predetermined number of tenancies.
7KBW is a member of the Pupillage Gateway application scheme. Applications should be made through the online Pupillage Gateway system by way of completion of an online application form. Applications for 2027 and 2028 will open in the autumn and close in February 2026.
All applicants for pupillage are assessed on the basis of the criteria set out on our website. We place particular emphasis on intellectual ability (which will generally be reflected in first-class academic achievement), analytical ability, and advocacy.
7KBW recognises the vital importance of improving diversity at the Bar and ensuring it is accessible to, and inclusive of, the society it serves. We are committed to the fair recruitment of the best candidates from the widest possible pool of talent.
“Pupillage is sometimes described as a yearlong interview, but this was not my experience: assessment is of course a central part of it, but it is equally about preparation for practice as a barrister.” A recent pupil shares their experiences.
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