“If you want to become a barrister you have to secure pupillage — a training place in chambers.
Each year there are an average of 500 pupillage places but an estimated 4,000 would-be barristers vying for them. That’s because the 1,400 applications a year are boosted by 2,600 applicants from previous years having another go.”
The Times, 20th May 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
