The pros Most young barristers would agree that it is worth any hardship entailed. Remember, you can do much of your preparation from the comfort of your own home. It is hard to generalise about life as a junior tenant. Your experience will depend on your area of practice and your chambers.
Barristers specialising in criminal law are likely to spend a great deal of time in court.
Others will probably attend court less frequently, especially if they are involved with cases that settle. In both categories, there will be considerable paper work. The cons On the other hand, it is difficult to get used to the irregularity of the work and working hours as a junior tenant. Even if you get a considerable volume of work in your early years, payment for it is likely to lag some time behind. In stark contrast vto payment timescales, you may be given very little notice of court appearances.