Crown Office Chambers welcome three new pupils
Chambers is delighted to welcome Oliver Stapel, Poppy Hill and Jamie Arthur who start their pupillage this week.
Head of Pupillage, Farrah Mauladad KC says: “Pupils are an integral part of Chambers, and we are delighted to welcome Oliver, Poppy and Jamie. They will have the opportunity to learn from, and work with, barristers across all our core practice areas in a modern and friendly setting”.
Oliver Stapel
Prior to pupillage, Oliver read Geography at the University of Oxford, graduating with a First-Class degree and the CDD Gibbs Book Prize. He completed the law conversion at the University of Law, achieving a distinction. He received scholarships from Gray’s Inn for both the GDL and Bar Course and won two academic awards at the Inns of Court College of Advocacy. Before converting to law, Oliver worked as a Data Analyst at the Joint Biosecurity Centre during the pandemic and, most recently, at the Ministry of Justice improving rehabilitation outcomes.
Poppy Hill
Prior to Pupillage, Poppy read Classics at the University of Cambridge, graduating in 2020 and receiving the John Killen Scholarship for her subsequent MPhil studies. She then completed the Law Conversion and the Bar Course at City University of London, receiving a Bar Course scholarship. During this period she also gained experience as an advocate through volunteer work for both the Free Representation Unit and a Citizen’s Advice unit.
Jamie Arthur
Prior to pupillage, Jamie studied Human, Social, and Political Sciences at the University of Cambridge, graduating in 2021 with a first-class degree as a senior scholar. He completed the law conversion course at City University, achieving a distinction. Jamie was awarded Inner Temple scholarships for both the GDL and the Bar Course. Over the past year, he has worked as a judicial assistant to the Lady Chief Justice, assisting with cases ranging from the reform of alternative dispute resolution to high-profile criminal and public law appeals.
