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Welcome to the Law Talks and Monckton Chambers mini-series. The first episode is with Charlotte McLean, who joined Monckton Chambers as a tenant in October 2025, following the successful completion of her pupillage.
In this episode Charlotte will share her experience of applying throughout the Pupillage Gateway, as well as her advice to aspiring barristers on gaining advocacy experience.
Charlotte explains how she prepared for pupillage interviews providing actionable advice to anyone currently prepping.
00:00 Introduction and Career Overview
02:18 Current Practice Areas
03:35 Transition from Solicitor to Barrister
07:37 Applying Through the Pupillage Gateway
15:23 Advocacy Experience and Tips
19:04 Pupillage Interviews: Preparation and Experience
23:24 Accepting Pupillage and Initial Adjustments
29:18 Final Advice for Aspiring Barristers
Listen to the full episode “Applying for Pupillage at Monckton Chambers with Charlotte McLean” on Spotify.