Wow!I'm in my second sixth. Moreover, I'm a month-and-a-half into it.
I have been on my feet virtually every day, across the length and breadth of the country.
I know it's been ridiculously long since my last post but I very much doubt that anyone is reading this anyway - I suppose this is more of a pupillage diary for me, rather than an actual blog.
Anyway, the gap between this and last post may not be enthralling, but it should give you a good idea of what will happen to you and your life in the last few months of your first-sixth and the start of your second (who knows how the remaining time will pan out?!).
As I said, I am on my feet every day and the clerks keep me very busy indeed. I am in a civil set so the work at the junior end of chambers is rather restricted. Mostly small claims (involving Road Traffic Accidents and the odd contractual dispute), infant approvals, possession orders and the like.
I get to travel all over the country -yay- from Cardiff to Worthing, Walsall to Colchester; and many more besides. It is incredibly tiring, especially as my solicitors have a habit of briefing me at 5-6pm with a cross-country hearing the next morning.
The pay is not bad. So far it varies from £100 for the most minor application to around £400 for the furthest flung hearing. In the six weeks that I have been on my feet, I have so far received three cheques, which isn't bad all things considered.
More soon.....I hope....
