Introductory Evening for January Bar Course Starters
Thursday 9th of January 2025 18:00
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Sherrard RoomTimings
17:30 ~ Doors Open
17:55 ~ Doors Close
18:00 ~ Session Commences
19:30 ~ Drinks Reception
This event is expected to end at approximately 20:30
Dress code
Business AttireEvent Details
This event is for new Bar Course students only, commencing the course in January of the current academic year.
This event has the same content as the Introductory Evening on 24 September and the Introductory Day on 28 September. Students are only permitted to attend one of these Introductory events.
This session will provide an introduction to the Inn; the student services available; some practical information on QS and Call; plus a taste of the Inn's history.
Student members (including transferring lawyers) must attend all elements of the event in order to be awarded the Qualifying Session. This includes any lecture/talk/reception/dinner/speeches.
Who can Attend
This event is for student members who are commencing the Bar course in January of the current academic year.
Dietary Requirements
Qualifying Session Details
Click here to see details of the QS Requirements and how to be credited with the QS for this session
Learning Aims
After this session, students should be able to:
- Understand they are now part of a professional community
- Understand the ethical implications of that
- Recognise the Inn as the professional home for all its members, regardless of background
- Identify salient ways to make the most of their time on the Bar Course.
- Describe the advice provided on how to prepare for a career at the Bar.
Links to the Professional Statement, wider workings of the Bar, administration of justice or a public interest matter
This session will not only introduce students to the life and history of the Inn, but it will also give practical advice on how to prepare for a career at the bar and the relationship of Middle Temple with its students and the wider legal community.
Click here to view the BSB's Professional Statement
QS Feedback
If you have any feedback on a QS you have attended or have any suggestions for future sessions, please contact the education department on education@middletemple.org.uk
Bookings and Cancellations
Unless the event sells out earlier, booking will close at 09:00 two working days before the event.
Members of Middle Temple can buy tickets online. Please note that you must log in first (if you have not yet created a login please register first). Alternatively, you can buy tickets from the Treasury Office by calling 020 7427 4800.
Members of other Inns, where applicable (please refer to 'Who can Attend'), can buy tickets from the Treasury Office by calling 020 7427 4800. Online booking is not available.
Cancellations: Where we have a waiting list we will offer your ticket to someone else, so please do cancel your ticket if you are no longer able to attend.
Disabled Access and Support
If you have questions about accessibility at the Inn or if you would like to request support, please email Laura Hacon.
The Inn is committed to improving access to all its services and encourages members to get in touch with suggestions and feedback on how we can improve. If you feel your experience using the website or attending one of our events could be improved, please email Laura. Your suggestions will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Data Protection & Photography
Please be aware that photography, audio and video recording may take place at our events. These may be used for promotional purposes by the Inn, including in printed publications, on our website, and on our social media accounts. If you do not wish to have your photograph taken or to have images of you used, please alert the Education Team at the start of the event. We are unable to guarantee that you will not be included in the background of photographs that are being taken. Contact: 020 7427 4800, education@middletemple.org.uk
All personal data that the Inn stores and processes is held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Inn’s Data Protection Policy. You can ask the Inn to stop using your images at any time, or request to see the personal data that the Inn holds on you. For more information please visit the Data Protection page http://www.middletemple.org.uk/about-us/data-protection