Ordinary Dining Night

Saturday 18th of February 2023 17:45

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Location

Middle Temple Hall
1 QS Point
Bench Commons
Advocacy Skills

Timings

17:45 ~ Doors Open
17:55 ~ Doors Close for Lecture
18:00 ~ Lecture (one hour)
18:45 ~ Hall/Bench arrive for Reception
19:00 ~ Students join the Reception
19:20 ~ Doors Close for Dinner
19:30 ~ Dinner
Expected to end at approximately 21:30

Dress code

Business Attire, Business Attire (with Gowns for Called Members)

Event Details

Lecture followed by reception and dinner


Painting pictures with words - the Art of Advocacy

A talk from Master Richmond


Students and transferring lawyers need to attend the whole event including the lecture before dinner in order to claim a Qualifying Session. Other Members and Guests are of course most welcome to attend the lecture, or can attend the reception onwards.

Please note that there are certain rules and customs that members and guests are expected to observe when attending formal dinners at the Inn.

Who can Attend

Student/Hall Members: Up to 3 guests per member

Benchers: Guests welcome

Dietary Requirements

If you (or your guests) have any dietary requirements please ensure that you provide this information when you book tickets.  If you did not do so, please inform the Inn no later than 09:00 two working days before the event. 

If you (or your guests) are unsure about anything on the evening please speak to the events staff on duty.

The menu for the evening is*:

To start: Cream of cauliflower soup, curry scented croutons, coriander oil, yoghurt quenelle

For main: Roasted fillet of hake, ratatouille vegetables, crushed new potatoes, caper and herb dressing

For dessert: Dark chocolate brownie, coconut ice cream, shaved coconut, orange confit

*subject to change.

Non-alcoholic alternatives will be provided on request.

Further details on dietary requirements

Further 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 to:

  • TBC

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

The QS will align with these elements of the professional statement:

  • TBC

View the BSB's Professional Statement

QS Feedback

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

Bookings and Cancellations

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.

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