In order to cater for individuals who are contemplating coming to the Bar and perhaps seeking a pupillage in chambers, we offer short mini-pupillages of 2 or 3 days in duration. These are intended to allow the prospective pupil to visit chambers in order to experience the chambers environment and see the kinds of work undertaken. Given that the nature of the work undertaken varies from day to day we cannot guarantee that any particular activity will be taking place during a mini-pupillage. Nevertheless chambers will attempt to ensure that mini-pupils see barristers in court as well as undertaking advisory work in conferences. Although mini-pupillages are not essential, we consider them to be extremely important for applicants for pupillage. Equally, mini-pupillages allow us to meet prospective applicants for pupillage and assess their abilities in a less formal setting than an interview. Mini-pupillages are arranged by writing initially to Tom Hinchliffe. Dates are then arranged by liaising with the Senior Clerk, Ian Bowie. Owing to the pattern of work during the year, no mini-pupillages are offered in August.