Future Pupil
Barrister Academy™
An online community, self-paced course, and co-working space rolled into one — helping you through every stage of the pupillage cycle.
Trusted by aspiring barristers across the Inns of Court & Bar course providers
The real cost of becoming a barrister
Years of investment. Tens of thousands in debt. And no guarantee on the other side. The FPBA™ exists to make sure that investment isn't wasted.
- 5 years to secure pupillage from Call to the Bar
- Single-digit success rate at top sets
- Multiple cycles for most successful candidates
The Pupillage Problem
A road most aspiring barristers walk alone — and most never finish.
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Law Degree
+3 years+£40kAfter years of university and accruing at least £40,000 in student loans, you've earned a law degree that sets you on the path to becoming a barrister.
- 02of 05
Master's
+1 year+£15kThe highly competitive nature of the Bar in England and Wales may have prompted you to obtain a Master's degree, adding roughly another £15,000 in loans to enhance your application.
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Bar Course
+1 year+£15kThe next step involves enrolling on the bar course which could mean an additional £15,000 of debt (unless you've secured a scholarship).
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The Clock
At this stage, you've dedicated 4-5 years and accumulated approximately £70,000 in debt pursuing a legal career, only to find you must secure a pupillage within 5 years of being called to the Bar.
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The Pressure
Another year without securing pupillage increases the pressure, leading you to question the possibility of securing an offer.
Does this sound familiar?
Instead, imagine how it would feel to…
Receive a pupillage offer
Qualify as a practising barrister
Pursue a career at the Bar
Successful candidates have perfected the process
Balancing a bunch of different skills — some of which can take years to master.
- 01
Targeted research
Conduct targeted research to identify key information which is crucial to integrate into your unique pupillage applications.
- 02
Find suitable chambers
Identify chambers that are suited to your candidate profile.
- 03
Investigate their shortlist thoroughly
Use a research strategy to identify your long list of ideal chambers and apply custom criteria to produce your short list.
- 04
Conduct an application SWOT analysis
Understand the strengths and weaknesses of your application as well as threats and opportunities for the pupillage provider.
- 05
Understand their unique selling point
Identify your USP — what separates you from thousands of applicants — and use it to your advantage.
- 06
Expertly draft pupillage applications
Develop the art of drafting from practising barristers who teach the application experts' approach.
- 07
Prepare for all pupillage interviews
Apply a consistent framework to first and second-round interviews so you perform at your best.
- 08
Implement a proven system for pupillage cycles
Effective systems ensure your applications and skills develop with each cycle.
- 09
Network effectively
Professionally connect with members of the profession and curate relationships that aid your journey to the Bar.
- 10
Implement key feedback
Use a feedback log to monitor and refine your applications and interview performances.
- 11
Demonstrate effective advocacy
Develop your advocacy to the standards expected of future pupil barristers.
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Have the right mindset to be successful
Curate the mindset to succeed on the long and often difficult road to the Bar.
Your path to pupillage
Four phases. One proven blueprint. Scroll through the journey from foundations to your first day in chambers.
- Phase One01
Foundations & Research
Map the Bar landscape, identify circuits and target chambers suited to your candidate profile.
- Chambers shortlist
- Practice-area fit map
- Candidate profile audit
- Phase Two02
Applications
Master persuasive Pupillage Gateway drafting and AETO questionnaire answers.
- Gateway draft templates
- AETO answer frameworks
- Editor's pass on every application
- Phase Three03
Interviews
Prepare for first and second-round interviews with proven frameworks and common-question playbooks.
- Mock interview drills
- Question-bank playbook
- Advocacy exercise prep
- Phase Four04
Cycle Review & Beyond
Refine each cycle with feedback logs, peer review and a plan for life after offer day.
- Per-cycle feedback log
- Peer review system
- Post-offer roadmap
Day one in chambers.
The FPBA™
We've condensed 6 years and thousands of hours of pupillage experience into an immersive, interactive course. We help aspiring barristers shortcut the learning curve and expedite the process to their success.
By the end you'll have a comprehensive system and proven strategies to target the correct pupillage opportunities, draft persuasive applications and excel at first and second round interviews.
Will the FPBA™
actually work for me?
Four truths we'd rather you hear now than discover later. Read them carefully — they shape everything we do.
Pupillage is probabilistic
Succeeding in the pupillage process is probabilistic. We can't guarantee an outcome — anyone who does is selling you a fantasy.
We help you save time
We can teach you what you need to know to stack the deck in your favour — fast — without the years of trial and error.
You do the work
We can't actually do the work for you. You have to put in the effort yourself — but with us, every hour you spend counts.
Your best chance
Our primary objective is to give you the best possible chance to secure a pupillage offer. That's the whole game.
Not sure if the FPBA™ is right for you?
- You are an aspiring barrister looking to secure pupillage
- You are passionate about a career at the Bar
- You want to develop your skills as an advocate
- Preferably, you have a minimum of a 2-1 degree (exceptions can be made — see Bar Council Pupillage Report)
- You have 2-3 hours per week to dedicate to your online course and drafting your application
- You're willing to make a long-term commitment to becoming a barrister and invest the time required
- You're not willing to put in the time and effort required to redraft your applications and develop your interview technique.
- You're looking for a guarantee that'll get you pupillage. There's no secret here — it's just about putting in the work and stacking the deck in your favour.
Call 2021 | The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn
Hello, I'm Taz
I am a practising British barrister, part-time YouTuber and legal career expert, living in the UK 🇬🇧
Chapters of my journey
- 2016
Graduated from The University of Sheffield with a Bachelors (LL.B) and Masters (LL.M) in Law — Distinction.
- 2018
Awarded scholarships from both Lincoln's Inn and BPP University for the BPTC.
- 2020
Completed the Bar Professional Training Course at BPP University — Distinction.
- 2021
Published academic in the Lincoln's Inn Student Law Journal.
- 2021
Alumnus of Lincoln's Inn Pupillage Foundation Scheme.
- 2021
Five pupillage cycles and interviews at top sets — Exchange Chambers, Park Square Barristers, 2 Bedford Row, Lincoln House Chambers.
- 2023
Started pupillage with the Crown Prosecution Service.
- 2024
Qualified as a practising criminal barrister.
- 2025
Transitioned to Professional Discipline and regulatory proceedings.
- 2026
Joined a law firm in London as an Associate (Barrister).
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The course includes
Learn everything you need to know about securing pupillage from a practising barrister at the Bar of England and Wales.
Self-paced curriculum
Lifetime access on enrolment. Videos released weekly. The curriculum is updated regularly so you'll always have our latest strategies.
Private student community
Start discussions, celebrate wins, and share feedback. Dedicated login plus a mobile app to learn on the go.
Plus free with every enrolment
Lifetime access to FPBA™
Lifetime access to both the course and community. As an alumnus you'll receive special promotions for future programmes.
FPBA™ Workbook
Our workbook to guide you through every step of completing a pupillage cycle.
Successful Pupillage Application
One real, successful pupillage application to highlight the standard required to secure an interview at a preeminent set.
Community Support & Networking
Join a vibrant community of like-minded individuals to share your journey, seek advice and collaborate.
Access Valuable Pupillage Resources
9 modules · 68 lessons · 7 quizzes · 8 assignments
1Introduction
8 lessons
Introduction
2Module 1: Foundations
22 lessons · 1 quiz · 1 assignment
Module 1: Foundations
3Module 2: Work Experience
6 lessons · 1 quiz · 1 assignment
Module 2: Work Experience
4Module 3: AETO Research
4 lessons · 1 quiz · 1 assignment
Module 3: AETO Research
5Module 4: Pupillage Applications
7 lessons · 1 quiz · 2 assignments
Module 4: Pupillage Applications
6Module 5: Pupillage Interviews
7 lessons · 1 quiz · 2 assignments
Module 5: Pupillage Interviews
7Module 6: Pupillage Cycle Review
5 lessons · 1 quiz · 1 assignment
Module 6: Pupillage Cycle Review
8Module 7: Pupillage and Beyond
6 lessons · 1 quiz
Module 7: Pupillage and Beyond
9Bonus Resources & Feedback
3 lessons
Bonus Resources & Feedback
From aspiring barristers
Real words from students who've worked through the FPBA™.
"FPBA gave me a system. I stopped guessing and started executing — and I felt prepared at every interview."
"The drafting modules alone are worth the price. My applications finally read like a barrister wrote them."
"Honest, structured and packed with actual strategy. The community kept me accountable through the cycle."
"The research matrix changed how I shortlist chambers. I'm spending time where it actually counts."
"Walked into my second-round more confident than I'd ever been. The interview frameworks just work."
"An honest look at the realities of pupillage with the tools to do something about it."
"FPBA gave me a system. I stopped guessing and started executing — and I felt prepared at every interview."
"The drafting modules alone are worth the price. My applications finally read like a barrister wrote them."
"Honest, structured and packed with actual strategy. The community kept me accountable through the cycle."
"The research matrix changed how I shortlist chambers. I'm spending time where it actually counts."
"Walked into my second-round more confident than I'd ever been. The interview frameworks just work."
"An honest look at the realities of pupillage with the tools to do something about it."
The one thing we can guarantee is that you will leave the course having fully understood the intricacies of the pupillage process — and gained the skills and knowledge required to compete fully.
— Taz Aldeek
Choose your plan
Our Refund Policy
We offer a full refund within 14 days, provided that less than 25% of the course has been completed. This policy is designed to ensure fairness for both students and tutors. In exceptional circumstances, we may deviate from this policy and consider refund requests on a case-by-case basis.
1payment·Lifetime access
Select Plan- A copy of the FPBA Workbook
- Access to FPBA Private Community
- A successful Pupillage Application
- 8 Pupillage Assignments
- 7 Pupillage Quizzes with 47 Q&A
- AETO Research Templates
- Work Experience Template
- Pupillage Gateway Walkthrough
- Pupillage Application Q&A
- Pupillage Interview Q&A
- Pupillage Interview Exercises
- Professional Ethics Scenarios
- Pupillage Tracker
2payments·Lifetime access
Select Plan- A copy of the FPBA Workbook
- Access to FPBA Private Community
- A successful Pupillage Application
- 8 Pupillage Assignments
- 7 Pupillage Quizzes with 47 Q&A
- AETO Research Templates
- Work Experience Template
- Pupillage Gateway Walkthrough
- Pupillage Application Q&A
- Pupillage Interview Q&A
- Pupillage Interview Exercises
- Professional Ethics Scenarios
- Pupillage Tracker
Scholarships
We understand that affordability shouldn't stand between a determined applicant and a career at the Bar. We don't want the price of FPBA to exclude individuals who are passionate about securing pupillage at the Bar of England and Wales.
That's why we have established our scholarship programme for state school applicants in the UK. To apply, send an email to [email protected] attaching your CV and a 500-word mini-essay outlining why FPBA would benefit you.
If successful your course fees will be waived and you will be given access to FPBA.
FAQs
Does this course teach me how to research pupillage providers?
Yes. It covers all the essential ingredients you need to extract from several online sources and shows you how to identify providers suited to your individual application.
How long do I have access to the curriculum for?
As an FPBA student you will gain lifetime access to the curriculum.
Does this course teach me how to perform at pupillage interviews?
Yes. FPBA is designed to provide you the knowledge and skills required to perform at first and second-round pupillage interviews.
Does this course provide a mock interview?
No. Mock interviews are only available to Accelerator members.
Who are the faculty?
We are a diverse team of practising barristers at the Bar of England and Wales.
I have already secured first and second round pupillage interviews. Is this suitable for me?
Yes. The more knowledge and skills you acquire, the stronger your applications become and the better you perform to secure pupillage.
Does this course teach me how to draft pupillage applications?
Yes. Learn the art of drafting pupillage applications from practising barristers who have collectively drafted hundreds of successful applications at premium sets across England and Wales.
Does FPBA™ include a review of my pupillage application?
No. 1-1 pupillage application reviews are only available to Accelerator members.
I haven't yet started the bar training course — is this suitable for me?
Yes — it allows you time outside of the busy bar course to prepare focused applications in time for the opening of the pupillage gateway.
I am an international student — is this suitable for me?
Yes, if you intend on practising at the Bar of England and Wales.
I haven't attempted a pupillage cycle yet — is this suitable for me?
FPBA is perfect for those who have not yet attempted a pupillage cycle as it saves you years of learned mistakes and gives you the tools and skills you need to thrive in the process.
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