The following Middle Temple Representative on the Bar Council vacancy will arise this year and Masters of the Bench are invited to submit an expression of interest if they are eligible and wish to be considered as a potential candidate. There are three Middle Temple Representatives on the Bar Council. Details on eligibility and the process for selection can be found below.

The Executive Committee shall appoint members of the Inn who pay the Bar Representation Fee to the Bar Council to serve as the Inn’s representatives on the Council or committees of the Council as the constitution and regulations of the Council require and in relation to such appointments:

(1)   the appointment shall, so far as is consistent with such constitution and regulations, be for a term of three years;

(2)   the member appointed shall be eligible for re-appointment once only.

The deadline for expressions of interest is 15 September 2023. Expressions of interest should be sent to the Governance Manager at l.mchardy@middletemple.org.uk.

Expressions of interest should consist of a letter of application, no longer than 200 words, which sets out how they believe they are suitable for the role and their relevant experience.