Following the success of our previous Open Days, we are again offering students at a number of universities the opportunity to spend some time in our Chambers in order to gain some exposure to life at the Bar, and we would appreciate your help in identifying students who may be interested.

As you may know, Brick Court is a leading set of London Chambers which specialises in commercial, European and public law. Members of Chambers have been involved in many leading cases in the last few years of which your students will be aware, such as Factortame, Pinochet, Three Rivers, Equitable Life, Courage v Crehan and many others. More information about our areas of practice and members of Chambers can be obtained from our website www.brickcourt.co.uk.

We are planning a day long visit to Chambers on Monday, 8th December 2008 for a number of universities. The day is likely to involve some or all of the following:

· Presentations from members of Chambers and clerks about practice at the Bar;
· A court visit and briefing from the Judge;
· Opportunities to ask questions on an informal basis.

This open day will not constitute a mini-pupillage, but we hope that it may give students a good introduction to Brick Court Chambers and to the Bar more generally. In particular, we have in mind that it may not always be easy for students to obtain information about practising as a barrister, and that visiting a law fair can only ever provide students with a general introduction.

We appreciate that the students who attend will incur travel costs, and we will be happy to reimburse reasonable travel costs. If these are likely to exceed £40, please could students contact Lyana Peniston in good time. All of these arrangements will be made through Lyana Peniston.

If there is any aspect of this proposal that you would like to discuss further, please do not hesitate to telephone Lyana Peniston in Chambers. Her direct line is 020 7520 9881.