Tag: Pupillage


  • Barrister agrees to supervise Simeon Burke’s pupillage to finish training

    Barrister agrees to supervise Simeon Burke’s pupillage to finish training

    Background A notable development in Irish legal circles emerges as an established barrister has agreed to act as a master for Simeon Burke, allowing him to complete his required pupils’ training. This move ends a prolonged impasse between Mr Burke and the Bar Council surrounding the start of his pupillage, which is essential for him…

  • Barrister agrees to take on Simeon Burke to complete his legal training

    Barrister agrees to take on Simeon Burke to complete his legal training

    A breakthrough in Simeon Burke’s legal training journey The long-running stalemate over Simeon Burke’s aspiring career at the Irish Bar appears to be approaching a resolution. An established barrister has agreed to act as his master and provide the mandatory pupillage needed for Burke to complete his training and qualify as a practicing barrister in…

  • Barrister to mentor Simeon Burke as pupil to finish training

    Barrister to mentor Simeon Burke as pupil to finish training

    Background: A stalled legal career finally moving forward In a development that settles a long-running dispute over the path to qualification for Simeon Burke, a renowned barrister has agreed to take him on as a pupil, effectively becoming his “master” for pupillage. The arrangement is being described as a breakthrough, ending what has been described…