Events

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The full calendar for the academic year 2025-26 will be published here in late August. A few events have been published early - 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 2025 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.

10 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
8 Jan18:00
Introductory Evening for January Bar Course Starters
1 QS Point
Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
Check Event Info for details
8 Jan18:00
Introductory Evening for January Bar Course Starters [ONLINE]
1 QS Point
Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
14 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
15 Jan17:45
19 Jan17:45
Mediation Mastery: A Barrister's Secret Weapon
1 QS Point
Advocacy Skills Interactive and requires preparation in advance Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
20 Jan18:00
Parliamentary Papers
1 QS Point
Interactive and requires preparation in advance Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law
23 Jan18:00
York Advocacy Weekend | 23-25 January 2026
4 QS Points
Advocacy Skills Interactive and requires preparation in advance
Check Event Info for details
3 Feb17:30
Treasurer's Lecture
1 QS Point
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan.
Bench Commons
4 Feb18:15
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Workshop
1 QS Point
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Interactive and requires preparation in advance
9 Feb18:00
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
10 Feb11:00
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 Feb17:45
Straight from the Pupil's Mouth | Pupillage Interviews
1 QS Point
Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
19 Feb18:00
Advocacy Workshop [ONLINE]
1 QS Point
Advocacy Skills Interactive and requires preparation in advance
21 Feb10:00
Midland Circuit Education Day | Advocacy Workshop (and Lunch)
1 QS Point
Advocacy Skills Interactive and requires preparation in advance
21 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
23 Feb18:00
Pupillage Advice Clinic: Interviews [ONLINE]
1 QS Point
Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
24 Feb18:00
Employment 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
5 Mar18:15
Ethics Workshop [ONLINE]
1 QS Point
Ethics, Standards and Values Interactive and requires preparation in advance Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
6 Mar15:15
Cumberland Lodge Advocacy Weekend | 6-8 March 2026
4 QS Points
Advocacy Skills Interactive and requires preparation in advance
Check Event Info for details
11 Mar18:00
European 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
14 Mar10:00
North Eastern Circuit Education Day | Advocacy Workshop (and Lunch)
1 QS Point
Advocacy Skills Interactive and requires preparation in advance
14 Mar13:15
North Eastern 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
17 Mar18:15
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Workshop [ONLINE]
1 QS Point
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Interactive and requires preparation in advance
19 Mar18:00
Sherrard Conversation | Can a machine be a person? New legal issues arising from recent advances in artificial intelligence.
1 QS Point
Ethics, Standards and Values Interactive and requires preparation in advance Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law
23 Mar18:00
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
24 Mar17:30
Treasurer's Lecture
1 QS Point
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan.
Bench Commons
14 Apr11:00
Effective Legal Research [ONLINE]
1 QS Point
Ethics, Standards and Values Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
21 Apr18:30
All Inn Dining | Preparing for Practice | Crime
1 QS Point
Bench Commons
Interactive and requires preparation in advance Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
Check Event Info for details
27 Apr17:45
Tough Topics | Topic TBC
1 QS Point
Ethics, Standards and Values Advocacy Skills Interactive and requires preparation in advance
6 May18:00
Advocacy Workshop
1 QS Point
Advocacy Skills Interactive and requires preparation in advance
12 May17:45
Straight from the Pupil's Mouth | Life in Pupillage
1 QS Point
Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
Check Event Info for details
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
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
30 May17:45
3 Jun18:00
AI in Legal Research
1 QS Point
Ethics, Standards and Values Interactive and requires preparation in advance Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law
8 Jun17:30
Treasurer's Lecture
1 QS Point
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan.
Bench Commons
8 Jun18:00
Treasurer's Lecture [ONLINE]
1 QS Point
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan.
Bench Commons
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
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 Event
1 QS Point
Ethics, Standards and Values Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing