Tenancy Applications
Due to an increasing workload and planned growth, 18 St John Street Chambers is inviting applications for tenancy across all practice areas.
Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and should be addressed to the Chambers Manager, Emma Bowie.
Pupillage
The Pupillage Gateway is now closed.
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by 13th March and invited to an assessment day which will be held at 18 St John Street Chambers, on Saturday 11th April 2026.
There will be a timed written exercise on the evening of 1st April to be completed remotely and returned the same evening.
Final interviews will take place in Chambers on Sunday 12th April 2026.
Please note the assessment day and final interviews will be held in person in Manchester. Chambers does not cover travel expenses.
Pupillage offers will be made on 8th May 2026.
18 St John Street has published its Diversity Data from the 2021 round of pupillage applications. The link can be found by clicking here.
Contact UsMini Pupillage
APPLICATIONS FOR MINI PUPILLAGES ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2027
Chambers will be offering up to 20 mini pupillages. We look forward to welcoming the successful applicants to Chambers between February 2027 to July 2027.
The mini pupillages will allow the successful applicants to gain a useful insight into life at the Bar and at 18 St John Street Chambers.
All students (at undergraduate level or above), or graduates who are considering a career as a barrister, are invited to apply.
Chambers promotes equal opportunities and is committed to diversity at the Bar. It is important that as many people as possible from a variety of different backgrounds are encouraged to consider a career as a barrister.
Applications are open from the 1st October till the 31st December 2026, please download the application form below. Once complete please return to pupils@18sjs.com.
Thank you!