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The second episode is with Charlie Coverman, who joined Monckton Chambers as a tenant in October 2025, following the successful completion of his pupillage. Charlie shares his journey from obtaining a degree in History and Politics to pursuing a legal career and securing his pupillage. He delves into the rigorous pupillage application process, his motivations for choosing Monckton Chambers, and his experiences throughout the pupillage.
The discussion also covers the transition from pupil to tenant, the breadth of competition law practice, and valuable advice for aspiring barristers.
00:00 Introduction and Career Overview
00:41 Deciding to Become a Barrister
01:58 Applying for Pupillage
03:17 Choosing Monckton Chambers
04:41 Pupillage Experience at Monckton Chambers
06:36 Starting Pupillage: Challenges and Advice
09:33 Transition from Pupil to Tenant
15:51 Practising Competition Law
22:44 Building a Broad Practice
25:56 Final Reflections and Advice
Listen to the full episode “Navigating Pupillage and Tenancy: Insights from Charlie Coverman” on Spotify.