In this episode of Diary of a Barrister, Chelsea Brooke-Ward, award-winning Employment Barrister and Head of the Employment Team at Park Square Barristers, explores the Second Law of Pupillage: Action. Building on the foundation of Alignment, this law focuses on the crucial role of discipline, daily habits, and authenticity in shaping a successful journey to the Bar.
Chelsea shares insights drawn from her own experiences—both as a former pupil and now as a Pupil Supervisor—on why consistent action is the difference between aspiring to pupillage and actually achieving it. Listeners will discover how the right routines and intentional behaviours compound over time, how to overcome procrastination and self-doubt, and why authenticity in your actions matters just as much as the discipline behind them.
This conversation is not just about working harder; it’s about working smarter, consistently, and with integrity. Chelsea unpacks practical tools to help law students and aspiring barristers stay on track, even when motivation fades, and explains how small daily steps create the momentum that ultimately secures pupillage offers.
Whether you’re preparing for applications, sitting in interviews, or about to start pupillage yourself, this episode provides the strategies, mindset shifts, and honest encouragement you need to keep moving forward.
Tune in to learn why action is the bridge between preparation and opportunity—and how building the right habits today will set you apart tomorrow.
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