Third Six pupillage
A personal profile
Ruth Ball

At One Paper Buildings Third Six pupillage is far from the hellish nightmare we all know it can be. At the outset you are told that Chambers has recruited you with a view to offering you a tenancy. This is reflected in both the work you do and the way members of Chambers treat you.

As a third six pupil you can expect to be in court nearly every day both defending and prosecuting. Most days you will be in the Magistrates’ Courts, although there will be appearances in the Crown Court. You can expect good quality work, which rarely includes first appearances. Appearances are on both Circuits, so expect to travel on a daily basis.

There is a strong sense of support at One Paper Buildings. You are actively encouraged to ask for advice: at an early stage I was told that it shows good judgment to ask, rather than try to deal with any uncertainty alone. Both the junior and senior members of Chambers bear out that attitude and are equally keen to assist you.

The Clerks are equally approachable and do not hesitate to help, as and when you inevitably need advice. Such a helpful relationship is all too often a rarity for a pupil.

Above all, One Paper Buildings provided me with a platform to develop and expand my practice in a hard working and supportive environment that culminated in tenancy.

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Ruth Ball

Recruited as Third Six Pupil November 2003.

Tenant from May 2004.

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