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We look forward to attending the Bar Council Pupillage Fair tomorrow, on Saturday 18 October.
Come and meet our pupils, recent tenants and the heads of pupillage at Stall 37.
One of our heads of pupillage will be speaking on the “CV Building, Pupillage and How to Get It” panel at 12.30pm.
Deka Chambers is a leading common law set based in London. We are likely to advertise for at least three pupillages to start in October 2027
You can see our pupillage page here.

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