London: public law sets
updated on 20 March 2024
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Public law can take many forms, from statutory appeals, inquiries, disciplinary proceedings to public procurement, environmental issues and discrimination law. While the same is also true of the commercial Bar, it sometimes surprises pupils how little time they spend in court compared to their peers in common law or crime sets. Check each set’s website to see what its pupillage programme entails and the size of the pupillage award; the best will match the awards of the top commercial sets.
To find out more about life as a barrister at a public law chambers, see this profile of Hugh Southey KC of Brick Court Chambers.
