Legally Lifelong – Wellbeing panel

Thursday 2nd of April 2026

Location

Sherrard Room

1 QS Point

CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan ⬤Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Timings

17:30 - Doors Open
17:55 - Doors Close
18:00 - Panel starts
19:30 - Reception
This event is expected to end at approximately 20:30

Dress code

Business Attire

Event Details

This event is taking place in-person AND will be streamed live. This page is for tickets to attend IN-PERSON. To book an online ticket CLICK HERE. We will not be able to admit anyone in-person with a virtual ticket.

This event will explore how wellbeing and inclusion shape life at the Bar, particularly for students, pupils, and junior practitioners.

Framed around real experiences, the event will focus on managing stress and burnout, navigating disability and neurodivergence in the profession, and understanding how chambers, senior practitioners, and the judiciary can better support a diverse and resilient Bar.

The session is organised by the Middle Temple Students' Association and will take the form of a chaired panel discussion, with contributions supported by Legally Lifelong.

Speakers currently confirmed:

Riel Karmy-Jones KC from Red Lion Chambers
Andrew Burns KC from Devereux Chambers
Stephen Lue from Garden Court Chambers
David Gordon Hughes from 30 Park Place
Daniel Holt from Farrar’s Building
Lucy Fegan-Earl from City St. George’s University of London (to rep the students in the panel)

Who can Attend

Members of the Inn only

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:

Recognise and explain common wellbeing challenges at the Bar (including burnout, stress, and the impact of disability or neurodivergence) and how these can affect career progression;
Identify practical strategies and sources of support for managing wellbeing and disclosing or accommodating health conditions during training and early practice;
Describe the role of chambers, senior practitioners, and the judiciary in supporting wellbeing, inclusion, and retention at the Bar

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:

2.3, 4.2, 4.3

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

Bookings: Unless the event sells out earlier, booking will close at 15:00 on the day of 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

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.

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 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: equality@middletemplestudents.com

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.