Northern and North Eastern Circuit Societies Annual Dinner 2026

Saturday 14th of November 2026

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Location

Malmaison Manchester Piccadilly
1 QS Point

Timings

17:30 ~ Doors Open for Lecture
18:00 ~ Lecture (for students and junior members of the Bar)
18:45 ~ Reception
19:30 ~ Dinner
This event is expected to end at approximately 22:30

Event Details

The Middle Temple Northern and North Eastern Circuit Societies would like to invite you to their annual dinner at Malmaison, Manchester Piccadilly.

The event is an excellent opportunity for Middle Templars living, studying, and practising on the Northern and North Eastern Circuits to meet and network with other members on circuit.

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

Bookings will close on 6 November at 09:00


Lecture (for Students and junior members of the Bar)
What I wish I knew when starting out at the Bar | In conversation with Bernard Richmond KC,  HH Clement Goldstone KC and Kate Burnell KC’

What are the moments that shape a career? Join our very own Master Treasurer, Bernard Richmond KC, in conversation with His Honour Clement Goldstone and Kate Burnell KC. During this panel, chaired by Tim Storrie KC, they will reflect on defining moments from their careers, sharing the experiences, decisions and lessons that have shaped their professional journeys. Through personal reflections and candid discussion, this interactive session offers students and young practitioners the chance to learn from experienced professionals, gain valuable career insights and put their own questions to the panel.

Attending this lecture and the rest of the evening is accredited as a QS for student members. 


Attendees can get 10% off a room booking at the Malmaison on the night of the event. To get this rate, please email eventssupervisor.manchester@malmaison.com and let them know that you wish to take advantage of this offer.


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 are of course most welcome to attend the lecture, or can attend the reception onwards.

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 17:30 on Thursday 5 November 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:

  • TBC

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:

 

Click here to 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 09:00 on Friday 6 November. 

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. We will not be able to issue a refund if you cancel this event after the booking deadline.

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.

Gender-Neutral Facilities

Alternative gender-neutral facilities are available for events continuing beyond 20:00, when the Inn's Garden Room gender-neutral facilities close. To arrange access, please contact Laura Hacon in advance. Any enquiries will be treated discreetly and sensitively.

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.