The Middle Temple LGBTQ+ Forum: Taking Pride 2022

The talk will take place in the Sherrard room, followed by a reception in Middle Temple Garden.

This inclusive and celebratory event will focus on equality, diversity, and inclusion at the Bar for those who identify as LGBTQ+.  Allies are welcome.  There will be a panel discussion, with several speakers from groups within the forum including Trans and non-Binary, who will share their experiences of joining the profession, their practices, and of participating in life in the Inn. It is an opportunity to learn about the progress they feel has been made and/or the work left to be done. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end.

Speakers will include:

This LGBTQ+ Forum event is open to Middle Temple Members and their guests as well as members of other Inns of Court, though guests are restricted to members only.

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:

• Identify the challenges that have – and still – face Trans and non-binary members of the Bar
• Recognise the progress that has been made and the work left to be completed as contributing members of the profession to ensure that the Bar is diverse and inclusive

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

Click here to view the BSB's Professional Statement

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