Events

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Events from mid-Sept to the end of July are published below each year (in August). [The Inn does not typically run events during August and early September].

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


The Inn organises a variety of events – most are held in person, with a smaller number held online and a number available in both formats. 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 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 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.

1 Dec18:00
Pupillage Advice Clinic: Applications [ONLINE]
1 QS Point
⬤Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
1 Dec18:00
Middle Temple Disability Forum | Career Progression and Disability at the Bar: An Uphill Road?
1 QS Point
⬤Equality, Diversity and Inclusion ⬤Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
2 Dec11:00
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
3 Dec17:45
A fresh look at ADR following Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil and amendments to the CPR
1 QS Point
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan.
⬤Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law
3 Dec18:00
AI in Legal Research [ONLINE]
1 QS Point
⬤Ethics, Standards and Values ⬤Interactive and requires preparation in advance ⬤Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law
4 Dec15:15
Cumberland Lodge Advocacy Weekend | 4-6 December 2026
4 QS Points
⬤Advocacy Skills ⬤Interactive and requires preparation in advance
Check Event Info for details
8 Dec11:00
European Legal 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
8 Dec17:45
Philosophy and the Law | ‘Ought’ and Obligation
1 QS Point
⬤Ethics, Standards and Values ⬤Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law
16 Dec16:00
Staff Christmas drinks with Benchers
Check Event Info for details
11 Jan18:00
Introductory Evening for January Bar Course Starters
1 QS Point
⬤Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
11 Jan18:00
Introductory Evening for January Bar Course Starters [ONLINE]
1 QS Point
⬤Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
18 Jan17:45
Mediation Mastery: A Barrister's Secret Weapon
1 QS Point
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan.
⬤Advocacy Skills ⬤Interactive and requires preparation in advance ⬤Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
20 Jan18:00
Human Rights Law Research
1 QS Point
⬤Interactive and requires preparation in advance ⬤Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law ⬤Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
22 Jan18:00
York Advocacy Weekend | 22-24 January 2027
4 QS Points
⬤Advocacy Skills ⬤Interactive and requires preparation in advance
Check Event Info for details
26 Jan18:00
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
26 Jan18:30
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
3 Feb17:30
9 Feb18:00
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
9 Feb18:15
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Workshop [ONLINE]
1 QS Point
⬤Equality, Diversity and Inclusion ⬤Interactive and requires preparation in advance
11 Feb17:45
Straight from the Pupil's Mouth | Pupillage Interviews
1 QS Point
⬤Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
15 Feb17:45
Tough Topics | Topic TBC
1 QS Point
⬤Ethics, Standards and Values ⬤Advocacy Skills ⬤Interactive and requires preparation in advance
20 Feb17:45
Ordinary Dining Night
1 QS Point
Bench Commons
⬤Advocacy Skills
22 Feb17:30
Treasurer's Lecture
1 QS Point
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan.
Bench Commons
22 Feb17:30
Treasurer's Lecture [ONLINE]
1 QS Point
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan.
Bench Commons
23 Feb18:00
US Legal Research
1 QS Point
⬤Interactive and requires preparation in advance ⬤Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law ⬤Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
24 Feb17:45
International Criminal Law
1 QS Point
⬤Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law
25 Feb18:00
Pupillage Advice Clinic: Interviews [ONLINE]
1 QS Point
⬤Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
27 Feb10:00
Midland Circuit Education Day | Advocacy Workshop (and Lunch)
1 QS Point
⬤Advocacy Skills ⬤Interactive and requires preparation in advance
27 Feb13:15
Midland Circuit Education Day | Ethics Workshop & Lecture
2 QS Points
⬤Ethics, Standards and Values ⬤Interactive and requires preparation in advance ⬤Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing