(with Gowns for all Members of the Inn)
With a champagne reception and black tie dinner, Private Guest Night is one of the Inn’s grander events.
Pre-dinner lecture:
Reform of the House of Lords: Matching Functions to Composition - Master Dawn Oliver
The established principal role of the House of Lords is to complement the House of Commons in holding the Executive to Account. How well does the membership of the Lords perform this function? How should membership be reformed? Would elected members do better?
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/reception/dinner/speeches.
Other members and guests are of course most welcome to attend the lecture, or can attend the reception onwards.
Please note there are certain rules and customs that members and guests are expected to observe when attending formal dinners at the Inn.
Student/Hall Members: Guests welcome, maximum three per member
Benchers: One guest per Bencher
The rules for guests at Private Guest Nights were recently updated in order to remove some outdated restrictions. Benchers are now welcome to invite the following: partners/spouses, members of other Inns, Middle Templars in practice and students. They may also attend unaccompanied, or bring more than one guest (subject to numbers).
Some restrictions, however, have been retained and, therefore, the following may not be invited as guests: clerks; clients; solicitors who may be involved in cases with other guests. If Benchers or members are concerned that they may encounter other Benchers or members with whom they are involved in an ongoing case, they are welcome to contact the Membership Office to ensure they are not seated in close proximity to each other.
If you (or your guests) have any dietary requirements, please ensure that you provide this information ASAP and no later than 09:00 three working days before the event. Members of Middle Temple can add this information by logging into your account and going to ‘My upcoming events’ and editing your booking(s). Members of other Inns, where applicable, can email enquiries@middletemple.org.uk or phone 020 7427 4800.
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.
Further details of the QS Requirements and how to be credited with the QS for this session
After this session, students should be able to:
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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
Bookings: Unless the event sells out earlier, booking will close at 09:00 two working days before the event.
Cancellations: Please cancel your ticket if you are no longer able to attend. When an event has sold out we often have a waiting list.
View details of how to book, plus our Bookings and Cancellation Policies
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