Northern Circuit Society Summer Reception | Chester Racecourse

Join us on Thursday 23 June 2022 at the Paddock Club, Chester Racecourse for a drinks reception hosted by the Middle Temple Northern Circuit Society. This event will provide the perfect opportunity to network with other Middle Templars on the Northern Circuit and build new connections.

A Qualifying Session will be held shortly before the drinks reception. Students will need to attend the lecture in order to claim a QS. Further details can be found below.

New Practitioners on the Northern Circuit

Master Lynch and Master Medland will discuss life on the Northern Circuit, focusing on the Circuit’s history and traditions, life as a new practitioner and how to make it work best for you and the Circuit, and what judges expect of new practitioners. There will be opportunity for questions at the end.

All members of the Inn. Guests are welcome.

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 Middle Temple Membership Department no later than 12:00 two working days before the event. 

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.

Click here to see details of the QS Requirements and how to be credited with the QS for this session

Learning Outcomes:

After this session, students should be able to:

• To describe the Northern Circuit’s history and traditions and recognise the importance to your practice
• Evaluate and plan for career development on Circuit
• To illustrate an understanding of what judgesexpect from new practitioners

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:

• 1.1
• 2.6
• 4.1.1

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

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