Why choose 11KBW 

First, you will have the chance to work on the most exciting and high-profile cases, together with colleagues at the top of their game. Then there is our collegiate approach: doors are open, and ideas are shared. Most importantly, you will be given unparalleled freedom to develop your talent and your practice – wherever it may take you – with the finest support from our clerking team.

 

Working with top barristers

You can work with lawyers of the highest calibre who thrive on solving the most challenging problems the law has to offer. Our advocacy is precise. We cut to the heart of problems and find innovative answers. Our members’ skills have taken them everywhere, from the Supreme Court Bench to 10 Downing Street.

Cutting edge work

Our focus on finding new ways to solve problems means that our cases regularly re-define the law. We lead in the fields of employment, commercial, public and regulatory law. This includes our market-leading work in public international law, sports law, public inquiries and environmental law.  Across these fields, we work at the cutting edge of the emerging law of information, technology and media.

Wherever the law faces a new frontier – whether that is regulating social media, litigating climate change or challenging novel international sanctions regimes – our members can be found.

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The barristers’ academic quality is scary, but they wear it lightly and are a pleasure to work with

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Stars of the arena and stars of the future

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Freedom to build whatever practice will challenge you

We believe that 11KBW offers autonomy in practice that is second to none. This enables our barristers to build practices that are as rewarding and challenging as they are varied.

At 11KBW, you will never be told what kind of practice you ‘should’ have. From day one, each barrister is encouraged to choose the fields of work that will most stimulate them, and Chambers has repeatedly moved into new areas of law, as the world has continued to change. If you want to develop a practice in a novel direction, Chambers will always provide support.

In the same way, juniors have the freedom to manage their working life. The clerks will support you to work as much or as little as you choose, finding the balance that is right for you.

Support and community

Barristers at 11KBW benefit from a first-class staff and clerking team supporting their individual choices. Just as important is the support that we provide to each other, as an inclusive and friendly intellectual community.

In our community, any barrister can thrive, no matter their background. We are proud to have produced some of the most senior female and ethnic minority advocates and judges in the country. We are committed to equality and diversity, and strongly encourage applications for pupillage from members of groups which are under-represented at the Bar.

Chambers is committed to making pupillage a challenging but enjoyable process. We have robust policies and procedures to protect pupils and applicants, and pupils’ supervisors and junior mentors will always be available to help with any issues.

Pupillage as preparation

That support begins by giving our pupils a challenging training in the most supportive environment.  We know that our pupils are special. Our rigorous pupillage is designed to prepare them to be exceptional barristers.

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