Wales Circuit Society Annual Dinner

Friday 17th of October 2025

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Location

The Parkgate Hotel, Cardiff
1 QS Point
Advocacy Skills Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing

Timings

18:00 - Qualifying Session Begins
18:45 - Drinks Reception
19:30 - Dinner
The event is expected to end at approximately 23:00

Event Details

The Middle Temple Wales Circuit Society would like to invite you to their annual dinner at The Parkgate Hotel, Cardiff. 


The event is an excellent opportunity for Middle Templars living, studying, and practising on the Wales Circuit to meet locally and network with other members.

All Benchers, Hall members, students and guests are welcome.

Always learning: a reflection on early years at the Bar

The event will comprise a panel discussion from 3 members of the Welsh Bar who are all approximately 7 years Call. It will consider career development, with specific regard to how each came to join the Bar and how each has specialised during their time in practice. Within the discussion there will be anecdotes about advocacy and tips on how to thrive in the profession. The panel will have structured questions and will then open for a Q&A to ensure any questions the students have are answered.

Who can Attend

Members and their guests

Dietary Requirements

If you  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 9:00 eight working days before the event. 

If you provide details after this date, we cannot guarantee that requirements will be met.

If you 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 on dietary requirements

Qualifying Session Details

Further details of the QS Requirements and how to be credited with the QS for this session

Learning Aims

After this session, students should be able to:

  • After this session, students will have a better understanding of career development and expectations of practice development in their early years at the Bar.
  • Students will have examples and anecdotes of advocacy experience in the real world, with advice on how to manage work responsibilities as a barrister.

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:

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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

Bookings: Unless the event sells out earlier, booking will close at 09:00 eight 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 our Bookings and Cancellation Policies

Disabled Access and Support

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.

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.

Data Protection & Photography

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 Middle Temple Staff 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 4800, 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 

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