Mini-pupillage and legal work experience is a key part of the progression from law student to legal professional. You may already know your preferred career path. You may only have a vague interest in law. Either way, seeing the various aspects of the profession at first hand is vital. Unfortunately, those placements are heavily over-subscribed and what you gain is often a matter of chance. All too often you're expected to learn by osmosis. Committed to educating the next generations of lawyers, David Boyle has personally taken over 1,000 mini-pupils over the last 24 years. He was Head of Mini-Pupillage scheme at Deans Court Chambers from 2010 to 2016, offering as many people as possible the opportunity to gain critical insight not only into the day to day work of, but also the mind-set of, a busy lawyer and advocate. This book contains his 12 key lessons for any prospective lawyer, providing a discreet, original, practical guide to problem-solving and your personal development as a lawyer, whether you want to be a barrister or not. "His ability to explain complex matters in a simple way is a real asset." - Chambers & Partners, 2020