This is a unique opportunity for students who want to become barristers and are not yet a member of an Inn of Court.
The event is free of charge with subsidised travel and will comprise talks on advocacy, scholarships, the role of the Inns and also offer you an opportunity to be taught advocacy and ethics by eminent members of the profession.
The event will end with a reception hosted by The Treasurer of Gray’s Inn, Lady Hale who is the recently appointed President of the Supreme Court. Many pupil barristers, barristers and judges will be invited.
It is by application only so please see below for link to online application.
NB this event is on the same day as the pupillage fair (which takes place10am to 5pm) and so you would have the opportunity to attend both.
Talk on advocacy from Michael Fordham QC of Blackstone Chambers, Master of the Bench of Gray’s Inn and fellow of the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law
Talks from Master of students, Ali Bajwa QC, Master of scholarships and director of education
Advocacy and ethics training with barristers such as:
Michael Fordham QC of Blackstone Chambers
Ali Bajwa QC of Garden Court Chambers
Marion Smith QC of 39 Essex Chambers
Helen Mountfield QC of Matrix Chambers
Siobhan Grey QC of Doughty Street Chambers
Eason Rajah QC of Ten Old Square Chambers
Sally Ann Hales QC of Red Lion Chambers
Ijeoma Omambala of Old Square Chambers
Matthew Butt of 3 Raymond Building
Reception in Hall hosted by the Treasurer, Lady Hale (recently appointed President of the supreme court)
The day will end with a drinks and canapés reception in Hall hosted by judicial and barrister members of the Inn who sit and/or practise in all areas of law and at all levels.
Please complete and submit the application form. Link below:
https://www.graysinn.org.uk/calendar/university-advocacy-day-1
Application deadline is mid-day on Monday 9 October 2017.
The Inn will confirm by email that week whether your application has been successful.
21/10/2017
London
Gray's Inn, London
15:00