MTYBA | International Women’s Day Event

Thursday 4th of March 2021 18:30

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Location

Online via Zoom (joining link will be circulated via email)
1 QS Point ⬤Equality, Diversity and Inclusion ⬤Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing

Timings

18:30 - 20:00

Ensure that you have joined before the QS is due to start.

Dress code

Smart Casual

Event Details

This event is open to members of all four Inns and to non-members. 

A panel symposium style event celebrating International Women's Day 2021! We will be highlighting women in leadership, the challenges faced in the journey to the Bar, how to overcome those barriers and the importance of diversity and equality within the profession.

The esteemed panel will feature Mrs Justice McGowan, Barbara Mills QC, Heidi Stonecliffe QC, Becky Wright and Laurie-Anne Power.

In 2019 we celebrated a centenary since the Sex Disqualification Removal Act 1919 which enabled women to join the legal professions and professional bodies, to sit on juries and be awarded degrees for the 1st time. As a result, Helena Normanton was called to the bar by Middle Temple in 1922 and became the first woman in England to practise as a barrister.

Therefore, we kindly ask attendees to help to raise funds for Middle Temple's Helena Normanton Scholarship Fund offering scholarships to women wanting to pursue a career at the Bar. Click here to donate.

Who can Attend

Dietary Requirements

Click here to see details of the QS Requirements and how to be credited with the QS for this session

Learning Outcomes:

After this session, students should be able:

  • Identify the barriers to career progression for female barristers and possible solutions.
  • Recognise the opportunities for women at the Bar and the role of female leaders within the legal profession.

Links to the Professional Statement, wider workings of the Bar, administration of justice or a public interest matter

Following the excellent centenary celebration and exhibition Middle Temple undertook in 2019 in light of 100 years of the Sex Disqualification Removal Act 1919 this event carries on that celebration and provides opportunity to focus of female achievements at the Bar.

Bookings and Cancellations

Members of Middle Temple can book via this page. Bookings will close at 10:00 on 4 March.

Members of other Inns and non-members click here to book via Eventbrite. 

Where we have a waiting list we will offer your ticket to someone else, so please do cancel your ticket if you are no longer able to attend.

Click here to view our Bookings and Cancellation Policies

 

Disabled Access and Support

If you have questions about accessibility at the Inn or if you would like to request support, please email Richard Frost.

The Inn is committed to improving access to all its services and encourages members to get in touch with suggestions and feedback on how we can improve. If you feel your experience using the website or attending one of our events could be improved, please email Richard. Your suggestions will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Religious Support

Middle Temple endeavours to make the Inn as inclusive as possible for all of its members, guests and staff.

If you have questions regarding religious practice at the Inn or at Inn events, or if you would like to request support, please email the Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator Laura Hacon. The Inn endeavours to make reasonable adjustments where possible.

The Inn is committed to improving access to all its services and encourages members to get in touch with suggestions and feedback on how we can improve. If you feel your experience using the website or attending one of our events could be improved, please email Laura. Your suggestions will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Data Protection & Photography

Please be aware that photography, audio and video recording may take place at our events. These may be used for promotional purposes by the Inn, including in printed publications, on our website, and on our social media accounts. If you do not wish to have your photograph taken or to have images of you used, please alert the EducationTeam at the start of the event. We are unable to guarantee that you will not be included in the background of photographs that are being taken. Contact: 020 7427 4800, education@middletemple.org.uk

All personal data that the Inn stores and processes is held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Inn’s Data Protection Policy. You can ask the Inn to stop using your images at any time, or request to see the personal data that the Inn holds on you. For more information please visit the Data Protection page http://www.middletemple.org.uk/about-us/data-protection

Times and details for this event are subject to change. Please check this webpage for the most up to date information.