On Thursday 24 October, the Wales Circuit Society will be hosting a two part social. Her Honour Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke, Senior Circuit Judge and Recorder of Cardiff, will give a talk covering her career through the Bar and onto the Bench.
Following the lecture, there will be a drinks reception held at Revolution, Cardiff. There will be food and drink available, as well as some money behind the bar, so make sure you get there early to avoid missing out!
Please note this event has now sold out for student members.
Lecture - Cardiff Crown Court
Drinks Reception - Revolution, 9-11 Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 1BS
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.
All members of the Inn and their guests
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 Middle Temple Membership Department 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.
Non-alcoholic alternatives will be provided on request.
This event counts as one Qualifying Session. Students and transferring lawyers need to attend the lecture before dinner in order to claim a Qualifying Session.
Further details of the QS Requirements and how to be credited with the QS for this session
HHJ Tracey Lloyd-Clarke will provide a lecture outlining her career so far, covering her journey from the Bar to the Bench. She has worked both in private practice and for the CPS, held various judicial positions, and in 2022, HHJ Lloyd-Clarke was appointed as the Recorder of Cardiff. Within her talk, she will explain how it’s possible to succeed at the Bar without contacts and the supposedly conventional background and will offer advice and encouragement to students on their careers.
After this session, students should be able to:
The QS will align with these elements of the professional statement:
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). Alternatively you can buy tickets from the Treasury Office by calling 020 7427 4800.
Unless the event sells out earlier, booking will close at 09:00 two working days 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 by contacting 020 7427 6385 or email benchers@middletemple.org.uk
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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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