Mini-Pupillage 2026/27
A funded mini-pupillage offering insight into life as a junior tax barrister at a specialist tax chambers.
London
Undergraduate, Graduate, Postgraduate
Law
Hybrid
4 August 2026
Last verified: 30 July 2026
About this opportunity
Pump Court Tax Chambers offers mini-pupillages for people considering a career as a barrister and interested in the Tax Bar. In 2026/27, successful applicants may attend a two-day in-person mini-pupillage in Chambers or a one-day virtual mini-pupillage. Mini-pupils are supervised by a junior member of Chambers, complete tasks designed to reflect junior tax barristers’ work and may have the opportunity to attend court.
Who is it for?
Students and graduates considering a career at the Bar, especially those interested in tax law. Priority is usually given to applicants in the second or later year of a law degree, those who have started the GDL, or those undertaking the BTC.
What you will gain
Insight into specialist tax practice, experience of junior barristers’ work, supervision from a junior member of Chambers, possible court exposure, and practical understanding of the Tax Bar.
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Requirements
Applicants should attach a full CV and cover letter in Word format. Applications are considered anonymously, so applicants should not state their name in either document and should sign them “Applicant”. The CV or cover letter must include full university examination results to date, including first-year results, and applicants should indicate available dates.
How to apply
Email the Mini-Pupillage Secretary at minipupils@pumptax.com with a full CV and cover letter in Word format before the relevant deadline.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official Pump Court Tax Chambers page to apply for this opportunity.
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