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Break Into the Barwith Expert Guidance

Pursuing a career at the Bar can feel overwhelming, especially without the right guidance, strategy, and support.

Many aspiring barristers struggle with uncertainty, unsure what steps to take or who to turn to. That's where our expert coaching comes in.

Work directly with experienced legal professionals to overcome challenges, gain clarity, and build a focused plan that moves you forward with confidence.

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Practising barristers
Flexible scheduling
Rated 5.0 by applicants
Barrister coaching session in a chambers library
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1st Class Tutors
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Coaching Hours
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Students Coached
5.0★
Average Rating
How We Help

We Can Help You With

From scholarships to your first set of pupillage interviews — every stage of the journey, with a barrister beside you.

University Scholarships

Position yourself competitively for funding from your provider.

Bar Course Tutoring

Subject-by-subject support across the Bar course syllabus.

Pupillage Research

Identify chambers and practice areas suited to your profile.

Pupillage Applications

Craft persuasive answers that survive paper sift.

Pupillage Interviews

Rehearse advocacy, ethics and panel-style questioning.

Any queries you may have

A dedicated barrister to answer the questions no one else will.

The Process

How Coaching Works

Four guided steps from first conversation to courtroom-ready performance.

  1. 1

    Discovery Call

    We start with a free 20-minute call to understand your background, goals and timeline.

  2. 2

    Tailored Plan

    You receive a focused, written plan and a coach matched to your practice area and stage.

  3. 3

    1-1 Sessions

    Live sessions over Zoom — drafting reviews, advocacy practice, mock interviews and strategy.

  4. 4

    Outcomes

    Stronger applications, sharper advocacy and a clear path toward pupillage at the Bar.

Our Services

Coaching Services

Academic

Bar Course
Tutoring

Build the knowledge, skills, and exam technique you need to perform at your best on the Bar course. Get tailored support from experienced barristers who understand exactly what examiners are looking for.

  • Learn from 1st Class Tutors
  • Practical guidance on studying and revising
  • Master the Bar exams
  • Develop your advocacy: Submission, EIC and XX
  • Clear, actionable feedback to improve quickly
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Career

Pupillage
Coaching

Stand out in one of the most competitive selection processes. Get expert, one-to-one coaching to refine your applications, sharpen your interview performance, and approach pupillage with confidence.

  • Bar work experience and how to present it
  • Conduct targeted pupillage research
  • Prepare persuasive pupillage applications
  • Perform at pupillage interviews
  • Become a future pupil barrister
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Your Coaches

Practising Barristers

Taz Aldeek
Taz Aldeek
Crime · Founder

Criminal & Regulatory Barrister and the Founder of Lexstery

Dr Chiara Shea
Dr Chiara Shea
Civil Tutor

Oxford Graduate and Commercial and Chancery Law Reporter

Millie O'Connell
Millie O'Connell
Opinion Writing & Drafting

Pupil Barrister at a Leading Common Law Set

Wall of Love

From Aspiring Barristers

"The coaching gave me a structure I'd never had before — five interviews this round, my highest yet."

RM
Rebekka M.
Aspiring Barrister

"My drafting feedback was honest and actionable. I passed Civil Litigation comfortably after sessions with Lexstery."

SM
Shabina M.
Bar Course Student

"Mock interviews felt harder than the real thing. I walked into chambers calm and prepared."

SS
Samuel S.
Pupillage Applicant

"The coaching gave me a structure I'd never had before — five interviews this round, my highest yet."

RM
Rebekka M.
Aspiring Barrister

"My drafting feedback was honest and actionable. I passed Civil Litigation comfortably after sessions with Lexstery."

SM
Shabina M.
Bar Course Student

"Mock interviews felt harder than the real thing. I walked into chambers calm and prepared."

SS
Samuel S.
Pupillage Applicant

FAQs

Who are the coaches?

Practising barristers and recent pupils across crime, civil, commercial and chancery — all with strong academic and advocacy backgrounds.

How are sessions delivered?

Live 1-1 over Zoom, with written feedback after each session and asynchronous drafting reviews where helpful.

How long does coaching last?

From a single session to a multi-month programme. Most applicants work with us across an application or exam cycle.

How do I get started?

Book a free 20-minute discovery call. We'll discuss your goals and recommend the right coach and package.

Ready to move forward?

Book a 1-1 session with an experienced barrister and start building a focused plan to break into the Bar.

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