The history of the Masters of the Bench stretches back to the earliest centuries of the Inn’s existence. This edition gives a brief account of the Inn’s governors, looking back at their expanding categories, historical roles, obligation, privileges and occasional burdens.
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BLIND LAWYER SEEKS READING ASSISTANTS
Blind lawyer named Surinder Lall requires reading assistants. I am a member of Middle Temple. You would be required to read legal and non-legal materials including help with online access. I employ reading assistants in blocks of 3 hours. One or more blocks as mutually agreed. I am registered with the HMRC as an employer. The pay rate is £13.15 per hour in accordance with Living Wage Foundation rates. If interested, telephone 020 8960 7271 or email lallsurinder@hotmail.com. It is essential that applicants provide a telephone number for initial discussion. Easy access to Central London is necessary
HR Coordinator - £32,500 per annum
As one of the four Inns of Court, we are proud to provide support, education and accommodation to barristers at every stage of their careers.
In this fulltime role (37.5 hrs pw), you will support the HR function in delivering the Inn’s strategic objectives through the provision of professional advice (e.g. on policy, process) and support services across the full range of the HR function (e.g. recruitment & selection, learning & development, pay & benefits and employee relations) as well as provide exemplary administrative support.
We provide a raft of benefits to our people including Life Assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, Private Health insurance (coming with its own raft of benefits), medical cashback scheme (e.g. for dental, optical), generous pension (12% employer contribution), Season Ticket Loans, access to a range of learning & development opportunities as well as the opportunity to join our dedicated team and work in a beautiful, unique and historical setting in central London, between the Strand and the Thames.
Middle Temple is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are looking for people who share this commitment and we strongly encourage candidates to apply regardless of your socioeconomic circumstances, gender, race, religion and belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability or anything else that makes you who you are. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
To submit your application for this exciting opportunity, please click here to download the application form. CVs sent in isolation will not be considered. Closing date: 10am on 24/06/2024. Interviews: 02/07/2024
On this day 6 June 2024, we join with the nation to commemorate the 80 years of the D-Day landings culminating in the liberation of Normandy. We take this time to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom, including members of the Inns of Court Regiment .
The Inns of Court Regiment was the Armoured Car Regiment with the British 1st Corps from D-Day, 6 June 1944, to 31 August 1944.
The “C” Squadron landed on the Normandy beaches from two tank landing craft at 0830 hours. One of the craft struck a mine, four vehicles were lost and a sergeant was wounded. By 1500 hours the troops had crossed the River Seulles. Colonel Bingley would be awarded a Distinguished Service Order (DSO) for leading the Regiment on D-Day.
The Corps Commander sent the following message to Col. Bingley when the regiment was transferred: “Please convey to all ranks my great satisfaction in having the Inns of Court Armoured Car Regiment as a Unit in this Corps. They came with a fine record second to none and I feel confident their fighting qualities will prove supreme in the operations which lie before them”.
The remainder of the Regiment arrived in Normandy at the end of June and were involved in the Battle for Caen – they were the first troops to enter Caen on 9 July 1944. The Regiment was engaged in further reconnaissance and armoured operations in the following two months.
A letter received from an Officer of the Headquarters Staff of the 1st Corps described the Regiment as having “covered themselves in glory and are spoken of with bated breath in these parts. They are notorious for their bold and most effective reconnaissance right into the enemy lines”.
A report produced for the Inn at the end of August 1944 commemorated those who lost their lives from the Regiment: “These results were not achieved without cost; 11 Officers and 32 other ranks had lost their lives and 8 Officers and 48 other ranks had been wounded. Awards announced for gallantry in the operations of the 6th, 7th and 8th June are two Military Crosses – Capt. S. H. Gill and Lt. R. Wigram (since killed in action), and 4 Military Medals – Sergeants Wright, McQuistan and Greenaway and Corporal Fowler.
Breast Health Masterclass for the Bar
Future Dreams Breast Cancer Charity are holding a Breast Health Masterclass for the Bar.
Learn from a Breast Care Nurse Specialist how to self-check, hear from patient advocates and discover the support available.
The Masterclass is open to all and free to attend (with suggested donation).
It will take place on Thursday 11 July 2024 at 8:30am to 10am at Henderson Chambers, 2 Harcourt Buildings, Temple, EC4Y 9DB. Please register here: https://2pi7uqeukvq.typeform.com/to/cxjZjZYx
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The Inn’s approach to Diversity & Inclusion
Improving Your Communication Skills Part 2 - the Clerks’ Room - Survive & Thrive and the Talent Retention Working Group
Effective and constructive communication is essential in the workplace. It is the foundation for good teamwork, professional growth and an inclusive culture.
We were delighted to entice Dr Anna Colton back to continue our series of events on how we can create more successful and enduring relationships at all levels by improving communication. This session focussed on communication between clerks and barristers.
Scholarships Officer (£32,000 - £35,000pa depending on experience)
The Inn awards just over a million pounds in scholarships each year, with the majority going to students commencing the bar vocational training course, some to students doing a post-graduate law conversion course, plus smaller amounts for ad hoc overseas placements, essay prizes etc. In this fulltime role (37.5 hrs pw) you will effectively and efficiently coordinate the scholarships award process from applications to interviews, right through to approval and payment of awards, keeping accurate records throughout.
The successful candidate will be tactful, diplomatic and have an excellent attention to detail. They will have experience of coordinating meetings and events including planning, support and delivery and ideally have experience of the administration of funding &/or scholarships, and working with financial resources and numerical data. We’d love to hear from you if you have experience of a similar working environment &/or other not-for-profit organisation.
We provide a raft of benefits to our people including Life Assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme (online resources and access to confidential counselling services), Private Medical insurance (incl, gym membership), medical cashback scheme (e.g. for dental, optical), generous pension (12% employer contribution), Season Ticket Loans, generous annual leave entitlements, access to a range of learning & development opportunities as well as the opportunity to join our dedicated team and work in a beautiful, unique and historical setting in central London.
Middle Temple is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment and we strongly encourage candidates to apply regardless of your socioeconomic circumstances, gender, race, religion and belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability or anything else that makes you who you are. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
To submit your application for this exciting opportunity, please download and complete the application form here. CVs sent in isolation will not be considered. Closing date: 10am on 22/07/2024. Interviews: 29/07/2024.