Welcome Dinner

This event is hosted by the Middle Temple Students' Assocation (MTSA)

Middle Temple’s Welcome to our new Student members

The evening will begin with talks from members of the Bar who will share their experiences at the Bar and how the Inn can help it's members. The Students' Assocation will tell you about the upcoming elections for the MTSA committee and explain some of the customs and traditions of the Inn. 

This is followed by a reception in the Parliament Chamber and Queen's Room and then a formal dinner in the Hall.

Masters of the Bench, Hall and Student members will all be seated together, in the 'All Inn' format, instead of the Benchers being separate on the high table.

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.

Members only, no guests

New student members of the Inn can attend only one the Welcome Dinner.

Called members are encouraged to attend to welcome our new members to the Inn.

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 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

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;

• Understand they are now part of the professional community
• Recognise the Inn as the professional home for all its members, regardless of background
• Describe some of the Inn’s conventions

Links to the Professional Statement, wider workings of the Bar, administration of justice or a public interest matter

This session will not only introduce students to the life of the Inn, but it will also give practical advice on how to prepare for a career at the bar and the relationship of Middle Temple with its students and the wider legal community.

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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