The Inn
| Middle Temple is one of the four Inns of Court which have the exclusive right to Call men and women to the Bar, ie to admit those who have fulfilled the necessary qualifications to the degree of Barrister-at-Law, which entitles them, after a period of pupillage (vocational training) either to practise as independent advocates in the Courts of England and Wales or to take employment in government or local government service, industry, commerce or finance. The Inn is comprised of student, barrister and Bench members. The Inn is governed by the Masters of the Bench who are usually senior members of the judiciary or Queen's Counsel. The Head of the Inn is the Treasurer. A staff of about 85 assist the Masters with the day-to-day administration of the Inn and is led by the Under Treasurer. |
