Pupil - Completion of 6 Months Lawful Pupillage Register

PUPILLAGES: Effective 1 May 2014, ALL pupils are required to register with the Bar Association office.

PUPILS WHO WISH TO APPEAR in a Court of Summary Jurisdiction will be issued a Certificate from the Association which would provide a marker that the first 6 months of pupillage is complete indicating to the members of the bar and the judiciary that the pupil now has a right of audience. Pupil Master is to attest that Advocacy and Litigation Training has taken place.  Pupil/Pupil Master, please email bdabar@logic.bm to attest to the completion of pupillage date so that the Certificate may be issued. 

Pupil to complete six months training in the course of lawful pupillage as referred to in section 51(1)(a)(ii)(bb) of the Supreme Court Act 1905. For so long as their period of practical training continues, the pupil shall have full rights of audience in any court of summary jurisdiction.

Please note that applying for a "Certificate of Completion of Six Months Pupillage" is optional as not all pupils wish to appear in a Court of Summary Jurisdiction. Pupils, please send a reminder email to the Bar Office to allow time for pupillage confirmation and time to prepare the Certificate.  

Last update 30 December 2025