Looking at some literary figures of the eighteenth century and their associations with the Inn, from Richard Brinsley Sheridan's youthful romantic adventures to Oliver Goldsmith's embarassment over his chambers, and including a poem by a young William Blackstone.
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Guest Lecture by The Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC MP. Recorded on 19 March 2018.
These four series - Students' Ledgers, Barristers' Ledgers, Benchers' Ledgers and Members' Ledgers - represent the financial relationships between the Middle Temple and its individual members - recording payments of termly Commons bills and duties, Call fees, rent and other expenses such as repairs to chambers.
Exploring the story of music at the Inn, its high notes and moments of discord, including noisy musical neighbours, Spanish minstrels in the garden, wartime concerts for wounded soldiers, and a turn on the piano by the founder of the Proms.
Telling the story of the foundling children abandoned at the Inn and taken into its care, looking at who they were, where they came from and how the Inn provided for their health, education and future.
Looking at the rich history of the Inn's silver collection, from the earliest evidence of silver plate in 1503 to 21st century acquisitions and donations.
The hugely successful Survive & Thrive programme provides stimulating ideas and guidance on many aspects of making a successful career at the Bar.
To keep up to date with the Survive & Thrive Programme please check the Inn’s calendar and the eNews for further details.
Recordings of previous sessions can be viewed here.
The Inn is pleased to be able to offer a free and confidential counselling service to all student members of the Inn who are currently on the Bar Course or have completed the Bar Course, but have not yet been Called. This is currently being provided by phone or video link.
The service offers support with both personal and professional issues from a qualified and experienced counsellor.
For more details about the service please contact Christa Richmond, Director of Education, at c.richmond@middletemple.org.uk.
Taking a look at the Balls given at the Inn from the early twentieth to the early twenty-first centuries - from waltzing in Hall on the eve of the First World War to the uproarious 'Glastonbury in a Tuxedo' events at the turn of the millennium.
Our members inherently face very specific challenges on a daily basis. Practising as a barrister carries with it a nature and level of stress that has an impact on both professional and personal life. In recognition of these pressures and the impact they carry, Middle Temple has committed to providing guidance, information and help to its members in creating and sustaining safe and healthy working environments.