09 September 2020
COVID-19 is affecting the supply of pupillages, according to a Bar Standards Board (BSB) report
It found that all pupillages that had already started when lockdown began were able to proceed, despite considerable challenges. However, the report expects there to be an impact on the number of pupillages available between 2020 to 2022, with criminal and family law most affected.
Some 44 chambers have confirmed they will use a BSB waiver enabling pupils to begin training this month or next without having passed the relevant Bar exams.
BSB director of regulatory operations Oliver Hanmer said: ‘We are doing our best.’
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