The 2024 Essay Competition is NOW CLOSED! 

If you are considering entering the competition next year, please read the rules below so you have a good idea of what to expect. Please note, these guidelines may be updated before the next competition and there will be a different essay questions.  

If you have any questions, please email ITSA (itsa@innertemplesocieties.org)

Information about the 2025 competition will be released in the Michaelmas Term. 

The 2024 questions was:

“Is it ever ethically justifiable for a lawyer to breach client confidentiality? Examine the limits of professional ethics in extreme cases."

Congratulations to: 

• Athena Kam FIRST PLACE

• Sam Killcross SECOND PLACE

• Harvey Hodgson THIRD PLACE

The 2023 question was:

"Is the Cab Rank Rule redundant at the self-employed Bar?"

Congratulations to: 

• Richard Matheson FIRST PLACE

• Joseph Maggs SECOND PLACE

• Emma Townend RUNNER UP

• Sam Killcross RUNNER UP

• Yousif Shami RUNNER UP