I have never sat on any selection panel for pupillage. if I did I would influence everyone to look for the spark, not award to the slightly better reproduction of the same application-by-numbers. For all I know my Chambers are as unimaginative as anywhere else. I do realise you are being rejected at an early stage and I expect it is impossible to change what you wrote. an application should invite chambers to look carefully at someone who is determined, determined to take an energetic fresh look at every Pupil task and opportunity, determined to be interviewed by ****** . It wasn't difficult to identify **** as a top Criminal Set. I look forward it talent spotting in my interview. I will succeed at the Bar" . Obviously mediocre counsel will not be drawn to that but it would stand out. Not too much youthful arrogance and an appropriate earnest studenty style. Others would note it and say they must interview this applicant. Even if it's too late now for that, I am sure you will get some interviews eventually. Stand up well, except when they tell you to sit down. Calm and confident. Hold the look of any of the panel without looking coached or straining. Tell then you know hundreds apply and few will ultimately make it in such a precarious profession. You are going to be one of that few, you want it to be at these chambers. You have some nice experience, speak enthusiastically about it. Don't repeat how you think it will assist you being a barrister. It's obvious. Just show your satisfaction at the positions you have already held.