The training period before qualifying as a barrister.

The final stage to qualifying at the Bar. A pupillage is divided into two periods, each of six months, in which the pupil gains practical training under the supervision of an experienced barrister. These periods are normally referred to as "1st Six" and "2nd Six". The 1st Six involves work shadowing the pupil master and in the 2nd Six pupils may be allowed to represent clients in court with their pupil masters' permission. There is a trend towards chambers offering twelve-month pupillages (still divided as above), but some pupils may still undertake their 1st and 2nd Sixes in different chambers. 3rd Sixes are becoming more frequent as a result of increasing competition for pupillages.  Q.L.T.T. -  (Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test) Lawyers qualified abroad, but who wish to practise in England or Wales will approach the Law Society for professional approval of their qualifications and experience. Most will be required to take one or more papers of the Q.L.T.T. before such approval is given. Candidates with the  BVC (but without pupillage), and who wish to practise as solicitors will also be required to take Two papers (Professional Conduct and Accounts) from the Q.L.T.T.

Pupillage is the final stage of training to be a barrister. It usually takes a year to complete, with the year divided into two six-month periods spent in a set of chambers.