Watch this year's finalists compete in front of a panel of Judges. The Moot Final will take place before dinner.
Judges:
The Rt Hon Lord Justice Males
The Rt Hon Lord Justice Baker
The Hon Ms Justice Norton
Moot Finalists:
For the Appellant: Carmen Walshe & Benjamin Savill
For the Respondent: Angelina Freeman & Lucy Shinn
Moot Problem & Bundles
The Moot problem can be viewed/downloaded HERE
The Moot setter is: Bernard Richmond KC
Appellant Bundle
Respondent Bundle
Starter: London-cured smoked salmon mousse, pickled apple, dill and rye toast
Vegetarian Starter: Roast Crown Prince squash, smoked tofu and miso cream, pickled mushrooms and toasted seeds
Main: Braised Herdwick lamb shoulder, potato pavé, glazed roots and rosemary jus
Vegetarian Main: Roast celeriac, potato pavé, cavolo nero and mushroom sauce
Dessert: Pear and ginger fool with oat streusel
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.
Other members and guests are of course most welcome to attend the moot, or can attend the reception onwards.
Please note that there are certain rules and customs that members and guests are expected to observe when attending formal dinners at the Inn.
Student/Hall Members: Guests welcome, maximum three per member
Benchers: Guests welcome
If you (or your guests) have any dietary requirements, please ensure that you provide this information ASAP and no later than 09:00 three working days before the event. Members of Middle Temple can add this information by logging into your account and going to ‘My upcoming events’ and editing your booking(s). Members of other Inns, where applicable, can email enquiries@middletemple.org.uk or phone 020 7427 4800.
If you (or your guests) are unsure about anything on the evening please speak to the events staff on duty.
Non-alcoholic alternatives will be provided on request.
After this session, students should be able to:
The QS will align with these elements of the Professional Statement:
Click here to view the BSB's Professional Statement
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: Unless the event sells out earlier, booking will close at 09:00 two working days before the event.
Cancellations: Please cancel your ticket if you are no longer able to attend. When an event has sold out we often have a waiting list.
View deteails of how to book, plus our Bookings and Cancellation Policies
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.
Middle Temple endeavours to make the Inn as inclusive as possible for all of its members, guests and staff.
If you have questions regarding religious practice at the Inn or at Inn events, or if you would like to request support, please email the Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator Laura Hacon. The Inn endeavours to make reasonable adjustments where possible.
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.
Alternative gender-neutral facilities are available for events continuing beyond 20:00, when the Inn's Garden Room gender-neutral facilities close. To arrange access, please contact Laura Hacon in advance. Any enquiries will be treated discreetly and sensitively.
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