Ordinary Dining Night
Saturday 24th of February 2024 17:45
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Middle Temple HallTimings
17:45 ~ Doors Open
17:55 ~ Doors Close for Lecture
18:00 ~ Lecture (one hour)
18:45 ~ Hall/Bench arrive for Reception
19:00 ~ Students join the Reception
19:20 ~ Doors Close for Dinner
19:30 ~ Dinner
Expected to end at approximately 21:30
Dress code
Business Attire (with Gowns for Called Members)Event Details
Lecture followed by reception and dinner
The lecture will be delivered by Bernard Richmond KC.
Client care: real clients with real lives
The purpose of this session is to examine the challenges involved in dealing with real clients. Real people do not fit into any stereotypical model and it is essential to learn how to advise professionally but sensitively, sometimes in very difficult circumstances. This session will examine the practical and ethical issues which arise in client care and suggest skills which can be utilised.
Students and transferring lawyers need to attend the whole event including the lecture before dinner in order to claim a Qualifying Session. Other Members and Guests are of course most welcome to attend the lecture, or can attend the reception onwards.
Please note that there are certain rules and customs that members and guests are expected to observe when attending formal dinners at the Inn.
Who can Attend
Student/Hall Members: Up to 3 guests per member
Benchers: Guests welcome
Dietary Requirements
If you (or your guests) 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 09:00 two working days before the event.
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.
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:
- Examine the challenges invloved in dealing with real clients
- Assess the practical and ethical issues which arise in client care
- Understand which skills can be utilised in client care.
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:
- 3.1
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
Members of the Inn can buy tickets online by clicking ‘Add to Cart’. Please note that you must log in to book (if you have not yet created a log-in please register first). Alternatively you can buy tickets from the Treasury Office by calling 020 7427 4800.
Unless the event sells out earlier, booking will close at 09:00 two working days before the event.
Cancellations:
Where we have a waiting list we will offer your ticket to someone else, so please do cancel your ticket if you are no longer able to attend.
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.
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