The Middle Temple Archive is responsible for the records and archives created by the Inn, and its function is to acquire, preserve and make available those records to the Inn, its members and staff. We aim to provide members of the Middle Temple with a direct and tangible connection with and understanding of the rich and diverse history, heritage and culture of their Inn of Court.
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The Library subscribes to electronic journals, law reports and the legal databases listed below. Access to subscription-based resources is only available in the Library, apart from Bloomsbury Professional Online, Kluwer Arbitration, Lexis Practical Guidance and Oxford Legal Research Library which can be accessed remotely, upon application to the Library, by Middle Temple members who hold a practising certificate as a barrister in England and Wales AND/OR are on the
This selection of free legal websites is intended as a signpost for barristers, pupils and students conducting electronic research. More comprehensive lists of resources are available on the portals and gateway sites detailed below. The Library also subscribes to a number of databases, which are for in-library use only. Please refer to the E-Resources and e-books page for more information.
The following is a selection of sources of information about the institutions, legislation and case law of the European Union itself and portals, gateways and databases which include information from a number of Members States.
Archive of European Integration (AEI) Research materials on the topic of European integration and unification, including official European Community and European Union documents. Managed by the University of Pittsburgh.
Exploring, through archival records, the stories of the many barristers, students and members of staff of the Middle Temple who fought or participated in the First World War.
British and Irish Legal Information Institute (BAILII) BAILII provides access to a comprehensive collection of British and Irish legal materials, and links to similar sites worldwide
Assistant Archivist – £ 35,000 per annum, 6 Month Contract (pay review pending)
As one of the four Inns of Court, we are proud to provide support, education and accommodation to barristers at every stage of their careers.
In this full-time (35 hours per week) temporary (6 months) role you will work with the Inn’s archive and historic collections to support the Inn’s mission through the department’s work across the areas of collections development; care and preservation; information and research; access to information; and communication and outreach.
To be successful you should have post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Archives & Records Management), experience in a similar working environment and the ability to contribute positively to the work of the team.
We provide a raft of benefits to our people including Life Assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme (online resources and access to confidential counselling services), Private Medical insurance (incl, gym membership), medical cashback scheme (e.g. for dental, optical), generous pension (12% employer contribution), Season Ticket Loans, generous annual leave entitlements, access to a range of learning & development opportunities as well as the opportunity to join our dedicated team and work in a beautiful, unique and historical setting in central London.
Middle Temple is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment and we strongly encourage candidates to apply regardless of your socioeconomic circumstances, gender, race, religion and belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability or anything else that makes you who you are.
To download the application pack click here
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
To submit your application for this exciting opportunity send application pack to recruitment@middletemple.org.uk or via post to Human Resources Department, The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, Ashley Building, Middle Temple Lane, London EC4Y 9BT,click ‘Apply’ now and visit the Middle Temple jobs page to find further information about us, all our vacancies & the application process. CVs sent in isolation will not be considered. Applications close Monday 4th December 2023. Successful shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview on Wednesday 13th December 2023.
While our catalogue is not available for public consultation, listed below are the majority of the series held by the Middle Temple Archive, with dates of coverage, divided into thematic sections. This list is not exhaustive of the Archive’s holdings, but is intended to enable researchers to assess its resources in relation to their research interest and narrow their enquiries.
Assistant Archivist (12 month maternity cover) – £35,000 – £36,000 gross per annum
As one of the four Inns of Court, we are proud to provide support, education and accommodation to barristers at every stage of their careers.
In this full-time role (35hrs p/w) you will support the work of the Archive department, to encompass work with the archive collection as well as the Inn’s wider historic collections, including silver, paintings and armour. You will be involved in member engagement activity (including physical displays and online outreach), the arrangement and description of archival records, the application of preservation practices and standards, and response to research enquiries. You will also undertake research and other collections information activities relating to the historic collections and assist with the co-ordination of the silver collection.
We provide a raft of benefits to our people including Life Assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme (online resources and access to confidential counselling services), Private Medical insurance (incl, gym membership), medical cashback scheme (e.g. for dental, optical), generous pension (12% employer contribution), Season Ticket Loans, generous annual leave entitlements, access to a range of learning & development opportunities as well as the opportunity to join our dedicated team and work in a beautiful, unique and historical setting in central London.
Middle Temple is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment and we strongly encourage candidates to apply regardless of your socioeconomic circumstances, gender, race, religion and belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability or anything else that makes you who you are.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Closing date for applications 10am Tuesday 29th August 2023 . Successful shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview on Monday 11th September 2023.