Omnia Chambers will offer one readership position each year, and welcomes applications for the conclusion of the May 2026 Bar Practice Course.
Omnia Chambers is a new chambers
in Sydney, founded by 15 barristers
who want to do things differently
Omnia Chambers is a new chambers in Sydney, founded by 15 barristers who want to do things differently
Omnia Chambers is a new chambers in Sydney, founded by 15 barristers who want to do things differently
Why read at Omnia Chambers?
Because the members of Omnia Chambers are preeminent and emerging barristers, who bring excellence, depth of expertise and commitment to their work in the fields of commercial law, corporate law, regulatory matters, white collar crime and public law.
Because Omnia Chambers is committed to providing readers with all the support – both practical and pastoral – necessary to establish themselves as successful barristers and realise their full potential as future leaders of the Bar.
Because Omnia Chambers is progressive and positive in its ethos, its engagement with the legal profession and the community, and its management and organisational culture. Readers will be included in the full life of chambers – professional, educational and social – from day one.
Because Omnia Chambers recognises that talent comes from all walks of life and values contributions to the legal profession and the community of all kinds. Omnia Chambers endeavours to foster diversity and inclusion in everything that we do.
Tutoring arrangements
Omnia Chambers expects its readers to have a member of chambers as one of their tutors. Our clerk can assist you in identifying a suitable tutor whose skills and expertise will help you make the most of your readership year. In keeping with the ethos of Omnia Chambers, the chambers as a whole will be committed to your development as a barrister.
Accommodation and other practical arrangements
Readers at Omnia Chambers will be provided with a room for 12 months. This room is centrally located in chambers and fitted out with a work desk and storage space. Readers will not be charged rent or floor fees during their readership year; only disbursements such as telephone and printing charges. Readers will be supported by our experienced clerk, Robbie Leach, and have access to a subscription with Westlaw free of charge. The subscription will provide access to a range of authorised Commonwealth, State and Territory law reports and a selection of legal encyclopedias, commentary and secondary legal resources for the duration of their readership.
Post-readership arrangements
Following successful completion of their readership year, readers will typically be invited to join Omnia Chambers as a licensee for at least one further year. Licensees will be provided with a room in chambers that is centrally located and fitted out with a work desk and storage space. Licensees will be charged rent and floor fees at a level commensurate with their seniority.
The application process
Omnia Chambers wants to hear from prospective readers with a combination of outstanding academic results; strong professional experience in legal practice, government, the community sector or academia; demonstrated skill in written or oral advocacy or a willingness to learn; and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of professional achievement and collegiality.
Applications should be submitted by email to our clerk, Robbie Leach, at clerk@omniachambers.com.
All applications will be treated in confidence.
Your application should include:
- A curriculum vitae
- Academic transcript
- A brief covering letter introducing yourself and your interest in Omnia Chambers
- (Optional but strongly encouraged) the names and contact details of up to two professional referees
- (Optional) details of any Omnia Chambers members you have worked and/or studied with.
Please combine your application into a single PDF file.
Deadline
Applications for the readership position commencing in May 2025 should be submitted by 5pm, Friday 19 January 2024.
Interviews and offers
Following receipt of applications, Omnia Chambers will select candidates to be interviewed by members of the Readership Committee. Interviews will be conducted shortly after the due date for applications and offers will be made promptly thereafter.
Questions?
If you have any queries in relation to readership at Omnia Chambers or the application process for readership, please do not hesitate to make a confidential inquiry to our clerk, Robbie Leach, by emailing clerk@omniachambers.com.
