The purpose of this event is to practice our debating prior to, and assist with selection for, the Inter-Inn Debating Competition on 25 June and 2 July.
The debaters will be put in pairs, given a motion and will have 15 minutes to prepare for the debate with their partner. Once the preperation time is up, the debaters will go to their assigned rooms (either the Sherrard Room or the Whitfield Room, within the Rutledge Suite). After the debate, the judges will provide feedback, followed by a reception to give everyone a chance to discuss the debates further and to network!
Preparation - Participants must be familiar with the basics of the British Parliamentary style debating ahead of the session.
Any queries should be sent via email to debating-officer@middletemplestudents.com
Student members (including transferring lawyers) must attend all elements of the event in order to be awarded the Qualifying Session. This includes any lecture/talk/moot/reception/dinner/speeches.
Student members
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:
1.15 | 1.8
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
Unless the event sells out earlier, booking will close at 09:00 on 28 May 2025.
Members of Middle Temple can buy tickets online. Please note that you must log in first (if you have not yet created a login please register first). Alternatively, you can buy tickets from the Treasury Office by calling 020 7427 4800.
Members of other Inns, where applicable (please refer to 'Who can Attend'), can buy tickets from the Treasury Office by calling 020 7427 4800. Online booking is not available.
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 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.
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 MTSA Committee 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: mooting-officer@middletemplestudents.com
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