Third-Six Pupillage

We are a leading London-based criminal chambers always willing to consider applications for third-six pupillage with a view to tenancy.

To apply for a third-six, send a covering email with CV attached (limited to 2 pages) including the names of two referees (or attaching two references if they are already obtained), to our Head of Operations, Russell Burton-Lawrence at russell.burton-lawrence@drystone.com.

Drystone Chambers is the Chambers of Allison Summers KC. We are a Legal500 and Chambers and Partners ranked criminal set based in London with high levels of work in London and on circuit. If you live on the Midland, South Eastern or Western circuits and seek to practice on circuit, we are perfectly placed to help you achieve this.

Applicants will have successfully completed, or be about to complete their pupillage but who have yet to secure tenancy.

We seek applications from barristers who have a genuine passion for criminal work and the necessary energy and commitment to succeed at the criminal bar.

Drystone Chambers is committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from outstanding practitioners from all backgrounds.

The benefits to you

  • No commission or rent is charged to third-six pupils
  • Complimentary use of Chambers online library via Westlaw
  • Mentoring
  • Pupillage training programme

You will also have the opportunity to undertake local authority prosecution work – we are one of only 5 criminal sets appointed Panel Membership of the LBLA (London Borough’s Legal Alliance – over 25 Local Authorities) for Criminal Litigation/Prosecutions. We receive a considerable number of instructions each year.  If local authority prosecution work is of interest, we have the framework in place to help you develop this area of work.

Looking ahead to tenancy

  • We do not charge any rent during the first three months of tenancy
  • Members pay a competitive percentage only rent
  • A 5% lower rent rate applies to members under 5 years call
  • We have in place effective billing and fees collection
  • We have an experienced and motivated practice management team who will help you to develop your practice.

What next? Apply!

Benjamin Disraeli famously said “There are three kinds of lies. Lies, damned lies, and statistics”. However used correctly numbers illuminate the truth; here are some about our criminal justice system.

59,687
Cases awaiting trial in Crown Court

2,400
Number of criminal barristers (approximately)

35%
Percentage of the Judiciary who are women

51%
Percentage of women in population in England and Wales

"Drystone Chambers is a 'go-to set' with excellent barristers and a good depth of counsel."

The Legal 500 2023

"Drystone Chambers is sufficiently large to offer a range of counsel with various specialisms to cover most courts in England and Wales."

The Legal 500 2023

"They have a depth of talent and expertise,"

Chambers & Partners 2023

"They are a well-organised clerks' room. They are quick to help and have lots of experience."

Chambers & Partners 2023

''Drystone Chambers is a good reliable set"

Legal 500 2023

"The Clerks are helpful and experienced"

Legal 500 2023

Portfolio Builder

Select the legal expertise that you would like to download or add to the portfolio

Download    Add to portfolio   
Portfolio
Title Type CV Email

Remove All

Download

Click here to share this shortlist.
(It will expire after 30 days.)