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On top of this growing heap of work, I have yet to coin together a concise question for my master’s dissertation, which I aim to do in Banking Law as well as the materials I will be using to help me write it!  To battle through this tsunami of ‘things-to-do’, one needs to employ special commitment, effective time-management and lots of coffee! I am still endeavouring to find the first two, whilst gulping down a lot of the third!

I’ve also had a BPTC scholarship interview at Middle Temple last week, which was quite an interesting experience. I must admit, I was blessed with a friendly panel of interviewers consisting of a Recorder, a silk and a barrister. However I was careful not to exploit this amicable environment to become too comfortable and complacent.

During my interview, questions were tendered as to why I wished to do the Bar and what area of specialism did I wish to go into and why? Moreover I was asked about one of my mini-pupillages I had undertaken in the City and was asked to comment on the opening style of the Prosecution. The tough nut was what area of law did I wish to reform and why?!

Throughout my interview I was careful in what I said and how I said it, as I knew that I was being judged on every word I uttered in that chamber. The final discussion then encircled on the finances, which I had scribbled down on my form. I scrutinised it again as it was presented to me and believe it or not, I vaguely recognised it! A lesson to all for the future; make a photocopy of your application before you send it off.

I am now going to retire to my studies and I shall let you know how my month progresses in due time!