This event is Free of Charge.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from two retired Supreme Court justices, from two different jurisdictions, on a range of issues including:
Master Rosalie Abella: Master Abella was Called to the Ontario Bar in 1972. She became Canada’s youngest ever, and first preganant Judge when she was appointed to the Ontario Family Court in 1975 at the age of 29. Appointed to the Ontario Court of Appeal in 1992. Sole Commissioner of the 1984 federal Royal Commission on Equality in Employment. In 2004, she became the first Jewish woman and refugee to sit on the Canadian Supreme Court bench. Bencher in 2017. She retired from the federal bench in 2021.
Master John Dyson: Master Dyson was Called to the Bar in 1968 and took Silk in 1982. Bencher in 1990. High Court Judge, Queen's Bench Division 1993. Presiding Judge of the Technology and Construction Court 1998-2001. Lord Justice of Appeal 2001-10. Justice of the Supreme Court, 2010-12. Master of the Rolls 2012-16. He was Treasurer in 2017 and returned to 39 Essex Chambers to practoce as an abritrator and mediator.
For any issues the evening of the event, please contact the Membership Department members@middletemple.org.uk
Student members: Guests welcome
Hall members and Benchers: Guests welcome
Click here to see details of the QS Requirements and how to be credited with the QS for this session
After this session, students should be able to:
The QS will align with these elements of the professional statement:
Click here to view the BSB's Professional Statement
If you have any feedback on a QS you have attended or have any suggestions for future sessions, please contact the education department on education@middletemple.org.uk
Members of the Inn can buy tickets online by clicking ‘Add to Cart’. Please note that you must log in to book (if you have not yet created a log-in please register first).
Members of other Inns can buy tickets from the Treasury Office by calling 020 7427 4800.
Unless the event sells out earlier, booking will close the day before the event.
Cancellations:
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.
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 Membership Team 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 6385, members@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