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Contact with chambers should be made through the Practice Management Team. They are happy to discuss client requirements and provide further information on such matters as the expertise and experience of individual members, fees, working practices and languages spoken. We have members able to work in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Greek and Chinese (Mandarin).

Outside working hours, a member of our team is always available to be contacted on matters of an urgent nature. Contact should be made using the Chambers main number or email.

Visiting Twenty Essex: Our London premises welcome guests at No 23 Essex Street. Step-free access is available via Milford Lane, with elevator access to all floors in No 23.

Singapore office: For client enquiries please contact our Head of BD, Asia Pacific, Katie-Beth Jones, and for all other queries please contact Lynn Quek. Out-of-office-hours calls will automatically be diverted to our practice management team in London.

London

20 Essex Street
London
WC2R 3AL

[email protected]
t: +44 20 7842 1200

Singapore

28 Maxwell Road
#02-03 Maxwell Chambers Suites
Singapore 069120

[email protected]
t: +65 62257230

Contact

Contact with chambers should be made through the Practice Management Team. They are happy to discuss client requirements and provide further information on such matters as the expertise and experience of individual members, fees, working practices and languages spoken. We have members able to work in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Greek and Chinese (Mandarin).

Outside working hours, a member of our team is always available to be contacted on matters of an urgent nature. Contact should be made using the Chambers main number or email.

Visiting Twenty Essex: Our London premises welcome guests at No 23 Essex Street. Step-free access is available via Milford Lane, with elevator access to all floors in No 23.

Singapore office: For client enquiries please contact our Head of BD, Asia Pacific, Katie-Beth Jones, and for all other queries please contact Lynn Quek. Out-of-office-hours calls will automatically be diverted to our practice management team in London.

London

20 Essex Street
London
WC2R 3AL

[email protected]
t: +44 20 7842 1200

Singapore

28 Maxwell Road
#02-03 Maxwell Chambers Suites
Singapore 069120

[email protected]
t: +65 62257230

Mini-pupillage

Selection Criteria

We apply the general selection criteria below at all stages of recruitment, with adjustment appropriate to particular stages as follows:

  • Prospective mini-pupils and pupils. Where it is unrealistic to expect a candidate already to have the requisite level of attainment, we look for potential.
  • Prospective lateral recruits. We also take account of the following: (a) whether the applicant has a successful, substantial and reasonably portable practice; (b) whether the applicant’s fields of practice, experience and seniority accord with our overall strategy for recruitment and business development.


General selection criteria

We aim to recruit individuals who possess, to a standard of excellence, the knowledge, skills and attributes required by the Professional Statement and necessary for a successful career at Twenty Essex. We attach particular importance to the following:

1
Legal ability, intelligence and analytical skills
  • A strong knowledge and understanding of relevant principles of law and procedure, coupled with excellent research skills.
  • Outstanding intelligence, in particular the ability to apply legal principles intelligently, also showing common sense, commercial awareness and good judgement.
  • The ability to analyse, in depth, complex facts and law, so as to identify the real issues, and devise appropriate, client-tailored, solutions or strategies.
2
Advocacy and communication skills
  • An exceptional ability to communicate (both in writing and orally) in a manner which is clear, precise, concise and well-structured.
  • Highly effective, eloquent and persuasive advocacy skills (both in writing and orally).
  • The ability to engage suitably and responsively with different audiences, and appropriately adapt styles and methods of communication.
3
Practice management and development
  • A commitment to building a successful practice in Chambers, devoting time and effort as required to effective business development.
  • The ability to manage a practice effectively and deliver consistently excellent client service.
  • High levels of motivation, self-reliance, determination, and organisational skills.
4
Working with others
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team, taking a leadership role where appropriate.
  • Excellent inter-personal skills, and the ability to inspire confidence in other lawyers, clients and team members.
  • Respect for others, courtesy and sensitivity, regardless of background or circumstances.
5
Personal and professional standards and values
  • Honesty, integrity, independence and courage.
  • Compliance with professional standards and duties.
  • Active pursuit of equality and respect for diversity.

Mini-pupillage gives you an opportunity to spend two days in Chambers. It allows us to assess your potential against our selection criteria, and gives you an insight into the atmosphere and work of chambers so that you can decide whether you would like to develop your career here.

Applications for pupillage are only considered if a candidate has previously completed, or been offered, a mini-pupillage at Twenty Essex. We recognise that applicants face many different challenges in attending a mini pupillage and are happy to offer flexibility on dates, on the length of your mini pupillage and/or to provide a virtual mini pupillage.

The application deadlines are 8 December 2025 and 30 June 2026.

The same number of ‘minis’ are offered in each window, with the December deadline generally attracting many more applications.

If you have any queries please send them to us at [email protected].

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What to expect from mini-pupillage

  • Recruitment

    • Application form