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One hundred extra criminal barrister training places to be funded

A new multi-million-pound scheme seeks to increase the intake of junior advocates into the legal profession. Launched on Tuesday, the government will provide £1.5 million annually to support these additional pupillages. The initiative is part of a wider plan to rebuild the criminal justice system and tackle Crown Court backlogs.

By BriefTea Editorial · 3 September 2026 at 10:56

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