Mini-Pupillage at Crucible.

At Crucible, we know how useful mini-pupillages can be to those who are pursuing a career at the Bar. Our tenants wish to improve access to the Bar and give opportunities for our mini-pupils to gain real, day to day experience of practice at the criminal

Outside of our own, separate, outreach programmes we invite applications for mini-pupillage from candidates aged 18 or over with a real interest in pursuing a career in our main practice areas, especially criminal law.

Our Mini-Pupillages

Our mini-pupillages usually take place within Greater London, but we may be able to accommodate other requests depending on our members’ diary commitments.

Mini-pupillage at Crucible is not assessed, and plays no part in our decision to interview or recruit pupillage applicants. It is, however, a competitive process as we receive significantly more applications for mini-pupillage than slots available.

How to Apply

Crucible is not currently inviting applications for mini pupillage as our slots for the first part of 2026 are full. We will advertise our next application window ahead of spring 2026.