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The Conference is open to barristers under 10 years’ Call, pupils and BPTC students. A Conference brochure and registration form will be available from mid-August. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis so early booking is advisable.
For enquiries please contact:
Emma Brickell,
Secretary to the Young Barristers’ Committee,
The General Council of the Bar,
289-293 High Holborn, London WC1V 7HZ
DX: 240 LDE . T: 020 7242 0082
E: EBrickell@BarCouncil.org.uk
Saturday 8 October 2011
Hotel Russell, Russell Square, London
Diversity in Times of Adversity
For enquiries please contact:
Emma Brickell,
Secretary to the Young Barristers’ Committee,
The General Council of the Bar,
289-293 High Holborn, London WC1V 7HZ
DX: 240 LDE . T: 020 7242 0082
E: EBrickell@BarCouncil.org.uk
Saturday 8 October 2011
Hotel Russell, Russell Square, London
Diversity in Times of Adversity
The Conference is open to barristers under 10 years’ Call, pupils and BPTC students. A Conference brochure and registration form will be available from mid-August. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis so early booking is advisable.
Chair of the Bar reports back
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