Becoming a member
Thank you for your interest in joining Francis Burt Chambers, WA’s longest standing chambers. We are comprised of members, with a depth of experience across a wide range of practice areas, who are committed to integrity, excellence, and collegiality in the service of the administration of justice.
We are currently at full capacity, however we expect a limited number of rooms to become available at the end of this year. In the circumstances, the Board of Francis Burt Chambers recently resolved to implement a new process in relation to applications for membership. Applications will be required to follow the new guidelines and are due by 31 October 2026. Applicants will be contacted shortly after 31 October 2026 as to whether they will be invited for an interview. Interviews will be conducted during November 2026.
Please contact Pauline McKay, Executive Officer at pmckay@chambers.francisburt.com.au to discuss the application process and to obtain the new guidelines.
Commencing members will gain access to training opportunities designed to help you grow your practice. Our practical, interactive seminars and workshops are delivered by current and former judges, as well as senior members of the profession, with seminars covering critical practical skills such as legal analysis, appellate advocacy and pleadings.
Member facilities and services
Francis Burt Chambers occupies seven floors of Allendale Square, one of Perth’s most sophisticated city buildings in the heart of the central business district and within easy walking distance of the courts.
The elegant, modern surrounds offer conference rooms on four floors and use of the FBC MAC on Level 12.
A fully serviced reception and mail room operate on Level 25. Large conference areas on Levels 12 and 25 include break out rooms and are equipped with large screens and video and teleconferencing facilities suitable for court proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, conferences, and seminars. A full-time IT consultant is available to provide technical support.
Members have access to an outstanding legal library, with extensive resources and experienced librarians and library assistants on hand to assist with research and referencing, and superior online legal subscriptions at reduced rates.
Regular CPD events ensure professional development opportunities are conveniently available in Chambers as well as opportunities to be involved in external CPD events.
We also hold regular social functions to foster a supportive and collegiate environment.
End-of-trip facilities and a limited amount of secure car parking are also available to our members.
Francis Burt Chambers is managed by a Board of Directors supported by the Executive Officer and Chambers staff. Our members are encouraged to nominate for positions on the Board, which is elected annually.
Pupillage
We encourage applications for pupillage from practitioners with up to seven years’ experience. Our pupils enjoy, among other things, the benefit of a dedicated ‘cell’ of more senior barristers to help grow their new practices, exposing them to a wide variety of areas of practice and jurisdictions.
If you are interested in joining Francis Burt Chambers, please contact our Executive Officer, Pauline McKay via email or phone on +61 8 9220 0500.
Interested applicants, please note that an application for acceptance under the Pupillage Scheme is to be made by no later than 5pm AWST on the 31st July by any applicant who wishes to commence practice under the scheme commencing on the 1st of February the following year.
Our full Pupillage Policy can downloaded here.