Recruitment

It is extremely important, given the nature of entry into the profession, that selection criteria for pupillage and tenancy should be free from discrimination.

In pursuance of this aim Chambers undertakes that recruitment policy towards pupils and tenants should:

• be transparent, set out in a document which is available to all upon request.

• not be subject to change during the selection process.

• be based on objective criteria which relate to the demands of the work.

• save in exceptional circumstances, be applied equally to all potential recruits.

• be free, at all stages, from assumptions based on stereotypical views or expectations of the behaviour and characteristics of any particular group.

• not be subject to the will or unexplained veto of one person alone, but instead reflect the views of a broad spectrum of people.

Those Members of Chambers who participate in the consideration of applications have received relevant training.  All panels for interview are diverse in terms of the Chambers membership, and recruitment decisions are carried out in accordance with the policy.