Events

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Events are published every August for the upcoming academic year (mid-Sept to the end of July). The Inn doesn’t run events during August and early September.

Click on an event for full details and to book tickets.

The Annual+ Calendar which lists our larger events, including the formal dinners, up to December 2026 can be downloaded HERE.


The Inn organises a variety of events - some fully online, some in-person and some hybrid - dinners, lectures, workshops, receptions - please check each event page for details. All details are subject to change and additional events may be scheduled throughout the year.

While many events take place at the Inn, some do take place in other locations, e.g. on circuit – please check the location of an event on the relevant event page before booking.

Members of the Inn: to ensure that you receive the latest information about upcoming events please complete your Communication Preferences. And follow us on Twitter / LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook

Student members: you can filter the events list by Qualifying Session and also by QS theme. Make sure you read through the Qualifying Session Requirements for Call to the Bar. It is your responsibility to plan ahead and make sure you complete them all.

21 Apr18:30
All Inn Dining | Preparing for Practice | Crime
1 QS Point
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan.
Bench Commons
Interactive and requires preparation in advance Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
Bookings have closed for this event
22 Apr19:00
Clerks' Dinner
Bench Commons
Bookings have closed for this event
23 Apr17:45
[Cardiff Bar Students] What should I do now? Real life ethical scenarios
1 QS Point
Ethics, Standards and Values
Bookings have closed for this event
25 Apr10:00
Sherrard Practitioner Session | Appellate Advocacy
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan.
27 Apr17:30
Treasurer's Lecture | The Hon Mrs Justice Farbey DBE | The Characteristics of Justice
1 QS Point
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan.
Bench Commons
Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law
27 Apr17:45
[Bristol Bar Students] Ethical Responsibilities in all Aspects of Barristers’ Practice
1 QS Point
Ethics, Standards and Values
Bookings have closed for this event
27 Apr18:00
Treasurer's Lecture | The Hon Mrs Justice Farbey DBE | The Characteristics of Justice [ONLINE]
1 QS Point
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan.
Bench Commons
Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law
29 Apr17:45
Tough Topics | "Should the right to jury trials in England and Wales be further limited?"
1 QS Point
Ethics, Standards and Values Advocacy Skills Interactive and requires preparation in advance
Bookings have closed for this event
5 May17:30
Treasurer's Lecture | The Rt Hon Lord Justice Fraser | “Did you like her?” The Value of Cross-examination in Court Proceedings
1 QS Point
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan.
Bench Commons
Advocacy Skills
5 May18:00
Treasurer's Lecture | The Rt Hon Lord Justice Fraser | “Did you like her?” The Value of Cross-examination in Court Proceedings [ONLINE]
1 QS Point
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan.
Bench Commons
Advocacy Skills
6 May18:00
Advocacy Workshop
1 QS Point
Advocacy Skills Interactive and requires preparation in advance
Bookings have closed for this event
7 May17:30
12 May17:45
Straight from the Pupil's Mouth | Life in Pupillage
1 QS Point
Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
13 May18:00
CPD | Current Awareness [ONLINE]
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan.
15 May15:15
Cumberland Lodge Advocacy Weekend | 15-17 May 2026
4 QS Points
Advocacy Skills Interactive and requires preparation in advance
Check Event Info for details
15 May19:00
Four Jurisdictions Law Conference 2026 | 15-17 May 2026 | Edinburgh
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan.
Check Event Info for details
18 May11:00
Effective Legal Research [ONLINE]
1 QS Point
Ethics, Standards and Values Interactive and requires preparation in advance Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
19 May17:45
Career Pathways to, and within, the Employed Bar
1 QS Point
Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
20 May18:30
22 May18:00
The Temple Shakespeare Cup 2026
Check Event Info for details
30 May17:45
Ordinary Dining Night
1 QS Point
Bench Commons
Advocacy Skills
2 Jun17:45
Larva to chrysalis to butterfly
1 QS Point
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan.
Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
2 Jun17:45
Larva to chrysalis to butterfly [ONLINE]
1 QS Point
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan.
Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
3 Jun18:00
AI in Legal Research
1 QS Point
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan.
Ethics, Standards and Values Interactive and requires preparation in advance Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law
5 Jun17:30
Wales Circuit Society Social | Swansea
Check Event Info for details
8 Jun17:30
Treasurer's Lecture | Professor Rachael Mulheron KC | How East London Tort Landmarks Travelled the World
1 QS Point
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan.
Bench Commons
Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law
8 Jun18:00
Treasurer's Lecture | Professor Rachael Mulheron KC | How East London Tort Landmarks Travelled the World [ONLINE]
1 QS Point
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan.
Bench Commons
Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law
10 Jun11:00
Effective Legal Research [ONLINE]
1 QS Point
Ethics, Standards and Values Interactive and requires preparation in advance Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
11 Jun18:00
Employment Law Research [Online]
1 QS Point
Interactive and requires preparation in advance Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
15 Jun17:20
Rosamund Smith Moot Semi-Final (I)
1 QS Point
Bench Commons
Advocacy Skills Interactive and requires preparation in advance
22 Jun17:20
Rosamund Smith Moot Semi-Final (II)
1 QS Point
Bench Commons
Advocacy Skills Interactive and requires preparation in advance
23 Jun18:30
All Inn Dining | Preparing for Practice | Family
1 QS Point
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan.
Bench Commons
Interactive and requires preparation in advance Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
1 Jul17:45
Middle Temple Disability Forum | Disability Pride Month: Neurodivergence at the Bar
1 QS Point
Ethics, Standards and Values Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing