A black woman’s inspiring journey to success at the criminal bar. By Kenniesha Stephens.

This coming Saturday, 19th October, the Bar Council hosts its annual Pupillage Fair, an event which has become a ‘must attend’ event for law students and aspiring barristers. Drystone Chambers is delighted to be exhibiting at the Fair and we can be found on stand number 53 so do please visit us.

In anticipation of this great event, we have asked our pupils and most junior tenants to write a short story about their experiences in their journey to pupillage, highlighting some of the hurdles they had to overcome to reach their goal ultimate goal of securing pupillage. The journey is often not an easy one, and as you will see from these informative articles, there is a consistent message ‘don’t give up’!

One of our junior tenants, Kenniesha Stephens, has an inspiring story to tell, setting out her journey to success at the criminal bar.

Read Kenniesha’s powerful story here A black woman’s inspiring journey to success at the criminal bar

You can read our other truly inspiring and informative short-stories below:

Pupillage applications – what I wish I knew – Ross Ludlow
Reality of pupillage at the criminal bar – Alex Shanks
My criminal pupillage experience at Drystone Chambers – Sophie Clifford
A career changer’s journey to pupillage – Eliza Harris