The dress code for the arrival dinner on Friday and conference days is Smart Casual
The dress code for the dinner on Saturday is Black Tie, or Business Attire.
2027 Four Jurisdictions Law Conference – Middle Temple – Friday 9th April to Sunday 11th April.
The Four Jurisdictions Law Conference brings together the Bench and Bar from the four jurisdictions in the UK and Ireland. Each Bar takes a turn in hosting the event.
In 2027 Middle Temple will be hosting the conference. The event will begin with a welcome reception and informal buffet on the evening of Friday, 9 April. The first conference day, followed by a dinner in Middle Temple Hall will be held on Saturday, 10 April. The event will close on Sunday, 11 April with our final conference session followed by lunch.
Details of the conference sessions to be held on Saturday and on Sunday morning will be announced in due course.
Conference Programme
Friday Evening – Arrival Reception and Dinner
18:00 – Arrival and Reception
19:00 – Buffet Dinner
As we approach the event attendees will be invited to indicate their anticipated arrival time, as we realise those travelling and arriving after court may not be able to attend the entire evening.
The dinner will end at approximately 21:30
Saturday – Conference Day One
09:00 – Arrival drinks and breakfast
10:00 – Morning conference sessions
11:15 – Morning coffee break
12:45 – Lunch
14.00 – Afternoon conference sessions
15:30 – Afternoon coffee break
17:00 – Day sessions close
Saturday Evening – Dinner
18:30 – Reception
19:15 – Three-course Dinner
The evening will end at approximately 23:00
Sunday Conference Day Two
09:30 – Arrival drinks and breakfast
10.00 – Final conference session
12.00 – Two-course buffet lunch
The conference will close at approximately 14:00
The Conference
Middle Temple members and those belonging to the Bars of Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The Social Events
Middle Temple members, those belonging to the Bars of Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland and their guests.
Non-members can book by calling our Treasury Department on 020 7427 4800 and selecting option 1.
If you 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).
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.
After this session, students should be able to:
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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 three working days before the event begins.
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.
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.
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.
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