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Pupil Supervisor Training

 On 1 April 2019, the BSB Handbook was amended and the new Bar qualification rules came into force. In addition, on 27 March 2019, the BSB signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Inns of Court, setting out the roles and responsibilities of the BSB and the Inns under the new rules.

Under these rules, Authorised Education & Training Organisations (AETOs) are now responsible for appointing suitable pupil supervisors for their pupillages.

AETOs must ensure that their pupil supervisors have received appropriate training before supervising a pupil and continue to receive appropriate training in accordance with the outcomes and frequency specified by the BSB.

Refresher training for pupil supervisors is mandatory every five years, or after three years if the individual has not been a pupil supervisor during that time.

Click here to view the Bar Qualification Manual.  C2 of the Manual outlines how AETOs “register” pupil supervisors.


The Inns will continue to offer Pupil Supervisor training sessions. In London, the four Inns take turns in order to offer a reasonably even spread of dates throughout the year. Courses are usually held in the evenings and last three and a half hours (including break). Unless otherwise stated, courses are held in person at the relevant Inn. 

2025 Dates

  • Tuesday 18th March 17:30-21:00 at Middle Temple - Course fee £50.00 (Bookings open on 27 January via g.brown@middletemple.org.uk)
  • Please also check other Inns links below for future sessions

You can now book through the hosting Inn, so please contact the relevant Inn via the details below:


Cancellations for a Middle Temple course

Where we have a waiting list we will offer your ticket to someone else, so please do cancel your ticket if you are no longer able to attend. To request a cancellation please email g.brown@middletemple.org.uk. Any cancellation received with at least 5 working days notice will be refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 5 working days before the training session will not be refunded.