Survive & Thrive | Taking the Bar out of Barrister [ONLINE]
Tuesday 21st of January 2025 17:30
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Timings (ONLINE):
17:30 - 18:30
(Zoom Meeting ‘room’ will be open from 17:15) Please ensure that you have joined before the event is due to start.
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The words stress and barrister are practically synonymous. As a consequence of this, the phrase “I need a stiff drink” may immediately spring to mind. To mark dry January, the Survive and Thrive Steering group are hosting an event to explore the relationship between barristers and alcohol, and dependency more widely.
Henry King, a practicing barrister will speak his own journey to sobriety and about the potential pitfalls of turning to alcohol as a response to negative emotions.
Henry will be joined by James Pereira KC, a barrister and certified executive coach with a particular interest in the interface between personal wellbeing and professional performance.
The purpose of this seminar is to explain the perceived pressure around drinking (particularly around client marketing events) and to share the tips and tricks of sobriety and moderation in the 2025 legal world. This is an opportunity for those who want to think more about their own relationship with alcohol and those who want to support colleagues who may be struggling.
Who can Attend
Members of all four Inns and their guests
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Qualifying Session Details
This event is not a Qualifying Session
Bookings and Cancellations
Unless the event sells out earlier, booking will close at 09:00 on the day of the event.
Members of Middle Temple can buy tickets online. Please note that you must log in first (if you have not yet created a login please register first). Alternatively, you can buy tickets from the Treasury Office by calling 020 7427 4800.
Members of other Inns, where applicable (please refer to 'Who can Attend'), can buy tickets from the Treasury Office by calling 020 7427 4800. Online booking is not available.
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.
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