Masks must be worn (unless you are medically exempt).
Callees can find further details on the dress code for Call HERE.
Students Members are Called to the Bar in a traditional ceremony held in Middle Temple Hall.
Student must apply in advance to be Called. There are various checks that are required to be carreid out. Full details HERE.
For any Callees who are unable to attend in person, or would prefer not to do so, thre is the option to attend one of the ceremonies online instead. You will join a Zoom meeting and will be able to see others being Called online along with the Benchers conducting the ceremony. We will try our best to show those attending online on the YouTube livestream during the ceremony, but cannot guarantee this.
Please note that the names of all the students who are Called to the Bar (Callees) will be published in the Times, the Telegraph and the Independent newspapers after the date of Call. The actual date of publication will vary depending on availability of space in the newspapers. Full names are published in order of Call; grades are not included.
As of 2022, Call ceremonies will be back to the usual format in Middle Temple Hall, with guests in attendance. We can usually only permit 2 guests per Callee (due to space and fire regulations).
Each ceremony is followed by a reception. Callees will be provided with details and invited to book tickets for themselves and up to 2 guests) approximately 2 weeks beforehand.
We will livestream ceremonies via YouTube to enable Callees' friends and family to watch the ceremony from wherever in the world they may be.
This is not a Qualifying Session.
Student Members must apply for Call in advance. Full details HERE.
Between 1-2 weeks before Call, confirmed Callees will be booked onto the ceremony by the Education Department, once all the required checks have been completed. Callees will also be emailed a link to book for the reception.
Masters of the Bench can book online or by emailing Benchers@middletemple.org.uk. You are most welcome to attend the reception after the ceremony - you do not need to book this separately.
If you have questions about accessibility at the Inn or if you would like to request support, please email Laura Hacon.
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.
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.
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