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Support Through Court Employment Law Breakfast webinar

Join Support Through Court for their Employment Law Breakfast on Wednesday 2nd March from 8:45 - 10:00am. Our fantastic panel of speakers will be discussing the future of employment litigation post-Covid, followed by an invigorating panel discussion chaired by Anthony Fincham with guest speakers; 

  • Sir Nick Green- Chair of the Law commission 
  • Judge Carol Taylor - Regional Employment Judge
  • Mo Sethi QC - Barrister and Chair of the Employment Law Bar Association
  • Richard Brown - Employment Partner at CMS
  • Lizzie Iron – Support Through Court’s Head of Service 

This is a virtual event to be held via Zoom. 

Every ticket sold will enable an individual to better access justice with the support of one of their volunteers and make a real difference to the lives of people going through court alone.

Book via the Support Through Court website.

Survive & Thrive: Thriving in the Profession in Adversity

Timothy Dutton CBE QC, Chairman of the Bar Council in 2008, and Head of Chambers at Fountain Court from 2008-13, was Called to the Bench in 2003. In this talk, moderated by Master Etherington, Master Dutton will speak to his own experience of thriving in the profession in adversity.

Inside the UK Supreme Court: Free online course launched

Inside the UK Supreme Court: Its Role, Its Work, and Cases that Affect Us All

The Supreme Court has launched its first, free, online course for the public: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/inside-the-supreme-court

They have worked in partnership with Royal Holloway, University of London, to create the course. The aim is to give people a behind the scenes look at the work of the Supreme Court and Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC). The course is designed to increase awareness and understanding of the role and work of the Court.

The course is highly interactive. Content takes the form of articles, case studies, video interviews, quizzes, and mini lectures. Hosted on the social learning platform FutureLearn, everything is presented by academic experts from Royal Holloway, present and former Supreme Court Justices, and a range of people who work at the Court.

Registration is open now. The course will begin on Monday 21 February and learners can complete it in their own time, within the two-week window. We estimate that it will take four hours a week.

Library Exhibition: Women in the Law

The latest Library exhibition highlights women in the law by discussing the pioneers in the profession as well as ‘hidden’ women in professions associated with the law, displaying materials aimed at explaining the law in relation to women and legislative attempts to gain equal rights for women. 

The exhibition will run until April 2022 and can be viewed during the Library’s opening hours of 9:00 - 19:00, Monday to Friday.

A guide can be downloaded here.

Judicial Assistant position in the Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Applications are invited for a number of fixed term posts assisting the Lords and Lady Justices of Appeal.  During their period with the Court the judicial assistants will give invaluable help to members of the court by analysis of appeal papers and legal research clarifying issues in advance of an appeal as well as sorting out the shape and nature of appeals in less well presented cases.

There is no fixed profile for a successful candidate but the post of judicial assistant is intended to provide entrants to the legal profession with a unique opportunity to work at close quarters with judicial members of the court.  As a minimum candidates will have graduated with an excellent degree (2:1 or better), and typically have practical experience in legal research.  Please note that candidates must have graduated at the time of application. Experience gained in the early years of practice or in a paralegal role is valued although not essential.  As well as high intellectual ability a judicial assistant must demonstrate incisiveness and an ability to work well under pressure.  Excellent IT and written skills are also essential.

The period of service will cover 3rd October 2022 to 31st July 2023. 

The salary for the ten month period in post is £28,552 (pro rata equivalent of an annual salary of £34,262).

Applications should be made through the Civil Service Jobs website (www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk).

The Judicial Assistant posts will be advertised at some point in the two week period commencing 7th March and interviews will take place from 9th May to 18th May 2022. 

For further information please contact daniel.TRINIDAD@justice.gov.uk

Legal Based PhD Research - Participants Required

‘Honour’ – Based Violence and Abuse – A Need for Specific Legislation? 

"Honour based violence’ is a crime or incident, which has or may have been committed to protect or defend the honour of the family and/or community” * 

PhD Research Student Hannah Varnouse from Manchester Metropolitan University is looking to recruit professionals and those with a knowledge and working experience of so-called ‘Honour’ – Based Violence and Abuse (HBV/A), to participate in legal research. 

Share your thoughts and views in confidence, on the current legal framework and what you believe should be done to better address incidents of HBV/A - is there a need for specific legislation? Professionals including those who work for charitable organisations, experts in the field, legal professionals including Judges, as well as members of the police force are welcome to participate. If you can spare some time for an online interview, please get in touch below. 

Your interview will be anonymised so you cannot be identified in the research. To express an interest or for general queries and further information please contact: 

Email: hannah.a.varnouse@stu.mmu.ac.uk  

 

*The Association of Chief Police Officer of England, Wales & Northern Ireland’s definition of Honour Based Violence and Abuse (2008) and used by the Crown Prosecution Service. Principal Supervisor of this research: Prof Annapurna Waughray. Email: a.waughray@mmu.ac.uk

Bencher's Guide 2022

The Masters of the Bench, or Benchers, are responsible for the governance of the Inn. Benchers are elected by their peers from the Inn’s members who have been Called to the Bar.

This guide is intended to give Bencher's information about the role and useful contacts within Middle Temple. It is available to download using the link below.

Pupillage and how to get it

Edited by Simon Myerson QC (a bencher of Middle Temple) and Beheshteh Engineer, Pupillage and how to get it is the definitive guide on the Pupillage Application process with insights on what to expect, what is expected of you and a raft of tips and suggestions.

If you're making pupillage applications or just starting out on your path to the Bar this guide cannot be recommended enough. It is required reading for all those serious about success.

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