Northern Circuit Society Social

Ian Whitehurst, leading Junior in Crime and Regulatory Law and member of Inner Temple, has kindly offered to hold a talk regarding his experience at the Bar with a disability. Ian will briefly introduce himself and provide an overview of his disability, before discussing how disability was viewed, and treated, by the Bar when he first joined the profession. Ian will cover difficulties practising at the Bar with a disability and will provide tips to deploy to make life easier. He will outline how things have gradually improved within the profession and will provide hopes for the future, as well as steps that can be taken by chambers and individuals to support those with a disability at the Bar. 

Please note that tickets for the talk have now sold out. To attend the drinks reception afterwards, please email Cath Bygrave at c.bygrave@middletemple.org.uk.

Timings
Lecture | 17:30 - 18:30
Exchange Chambers, One Derby Square, James Street, Liverpool, L2 9XX
Drinks Reception | 18:30 - 20:30
The Old Bank, 2-8 James St, Liverpool L2 7NE

Students and transferring lawyers need to attend the whole event including the reception in order to claim a Qualifying Session.

This event is open to all members of the Inn and their guests.

If you  have any dietary requirements please ensure that you provide this information when you book tickets.  If you did not do so, please inform the Middle Temple Membership Department no later than 12:00 two working days before the event. 

If you are unsure about anything on the evening please speak to the events staff on duty.

Non-alcoholic alternatives will be provided on request.

Click here to see details of the QS Requirements and how to be credited with the QS for this session

Learning Outcomes:

After this session, students should be able to:

• Recognise the difficulties faced by those practising at the Bar with a disability
• Understand what chambers and individuals can do to support their colleagues at the Bar with disabilities

Links to the Professional Statement, wider workings of the Bar, administration of justice or a public interest matter.

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