Increases of as much as 40%
Many of the country’s leading chambers increased their pupillage awards ahead of the Gateway opening earlier this month, Legal Cheek can reveal.
The biggest increase came at Kings Chambers, a set with outposts in Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham, which saw a pupillage award bump of 40%, up from £50,000 to £70,000. Close behind in percentage terms is 12 Kings Bench Walk, up 36% from £55,000 to £75,000 for those joining the set in 2025.
Other big increases have come at Serjeant’s Inn Chambers, 5 Essex Chambers, 4 New Square Chambers, Hailsham Chambers, 5 Stone Buildings, Outer Temple Chambers, Landmark Chambers, Keating Chambers, and Devereux Chambers, all increasing by a hefty £10,000 and now ranging between £65,000 and £85,000.
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