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Insight Events

The Inner Temple regularly hosts events that give an insight into the profession, aptly named Insight Events. Hear from the Outreach team about the Inn’s scholarships and hear from a panel of practising barristers and judges about their journey to the Bar. At in-person events there is also a networking reception, where you can interact with barristers, judges and other aspiring barristers.

It is an opportunity for university students, graduates, and career changers to ask questions and learn more about routes to the Bar.

Our 2026/27 dates can be found below. Please note that our in-person events are only open to those aged 18 or older.

What is an Insight event?

In-person and online events hosted by the Outreach team at The Inner Temple. Featuring panels of practising barristers and judges talking about their journey to the Bar, a presentation from the Outreach team about the Inn’s scholarships and the route to qualification, and a chance to ask questions. In-person events include a networking reception.

Who are the events for?

Any aspiring barrister can attend, however in-person events are open only to those aged 18 or older. The events are aimed at university students, graduates, and career changers who are looking to find out more about a career at the Bar. You are very welcome to attend more than one Insight event – the panel is different at each one.
You can be 100% certain that you want to be a barrister, completely undecided, or somewhere in between; you are welcome at these events.

Upcoming Events

28 September – Joint Inns Insight Online
6pm-8pm
Online (Zoom)
Book here

21 October – Insight London
5pm-9pm
The Inner Temple, EC4Y 7HL
Book here

4 November – Insight Cardiff
6pm-8:30pm
Cardiff Marriott, CF10 1EZ
Book here

24 November – Insight Leeds
6pm-8:30pm
Leeds Beckett University, LS2 9PD
Book here

25 January 2027 – Insight Nottingham
6pm-8:30pm
Leonardo Nottingham, NG2 3BJ
Book here

23 February 2027 – Insight Liverpool
6-8:30pm
St Johns Buildings, L2 2AY
Book here

2 March 2027 – Insight Exeter
6-8:30pm
Venue TBC
Book here

23 March 2027 – Insight Online
6-8pm
Online (Zoom)
Book here

5 May 2027 – Insight Online: getting into human rights law
6-8pm
Online (Zoom)
Book here

18 May 2027 – Insight Online: getting into a niche area of law
6-8pm
Online (Zoom)
Book here

7 June 2027 – Insight Online: becoming a barrister as an international student
6-8pm
Online (Zoom)
Book here

Our past online event recordings can be found in a YouTube playlist. These include panel discussions on getting into criminal and family law, getting into chancery and commercial law, and taking alternative routes to the Bar.