9Duties of pupils and masters

9 Duties of pupils and masters

(1)  A pupil must, in the first 2 weeks of pupillage, meet with his or her masters to plan and commit to the pupillage (initial meeting).

(2)  The initial meeting must be with both masters jointly but either or both of them may, if not able to be physically present, participate in the meeting by telephone, video conference or other electronic means of communication.

(3)  Following the initial meeting, a pupil must, at least once a month, meet in person with at least one of his or her masters to review the pupil's progress at the Bar (monthly review).

(4)  A pupil must, within 2 weeks of the initial meeting –

(a) notify the Bar Council that the initial meeting has been held; and

(b) give a copy of the notification to each master.

(5)  A pupil who fails for any reason to comply with subrule (1) must –

(a) notify the Bar Council of the reasons for the failure and of when the initial meeting is expected to take place; and

(b) give a copy of the notification to each master.

(6)  A pupil must, at a monthly review, inform the master conducting that review of –

(a) the work done by the pupil with each master in the preceding month (so as to reveal the pupil's understanding of that work); and

(b) the substance of any work done by the pupil and any difficulties encountered.

(7)  Subrule (6) has effect subject to any conflict between the work of the pupil and that of either master.

(8)  A pupil must –

(a) do such practical exercises, attend such lectures and seminars and participate in such exercises and activities as either master from time to time directs; and

(b) attend such advocacy courses and legal education events as the Bar Council from time to time directs.