Pupils' Programme 2025/26

All pupils are required by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) to satisfactorily complete a minimum of twelve hours of practical advocacy training, usually within their first six months of pupillage.

The Inn runs two advocacy training courses each academic year. Each course consists of  a series of in-person sessions as well as a residential weekend. 

As part of the pupils programme, the Inn also delivers a one day Practice Management Day (PMD). The PMD provides useful, practical information, directly from judges, clerks, solicitors barristers and accountants about all aspects of managing a practice at the Bar. 

The fee for the advocacy training course and PMD is £31. Please note, there are limited spaces on Course A and B. 

To register, please register your pupillage with the Inn.

Compulsory Pupils' Advocacy Training Course 2025 -  Course A  (Oct/Nov)

  • Course Introduction and Criminal Case Analysis Evening: 7 October 2025, Inner Temple, 17.45-20.30
  • Closing Speeches and Civil Case Analysis Evening: 13 October 2025, Inner Temple, 17.45-20.00
  • Pupils Residential Weekend: 17 – 19 October 2025, The Berystede Hotel & Spa, Ascot 
  • Pupils Applications Day: 1 November 2025, Inner Temple, 09.30-15.00
  • Pupils Mock Trials – 12/18/20 November 2025 , Royal Courts of Justice or Old Bailey, 17.15-19.30

Compulsory Pupils' Advocacy Training Course 2026 - Course B (Jan/Feb)

  • Course Introduction and Criminal Case Analysis Evening: 13 January 2026, Inner Temple, 17.45-20.30
  • Closing Speeches and Civil Case Analysis Evening: 15 January 2026, Inner Temple, 17.45-20.00
  • Pupils Residential Weekend: 23 – 25 January 2026, The Berystede Hotel & Spa, Ascot 
  • Pupils Applications Day: 7 February 2026, Inner Temple, 09.30-15.00
  • Pupils Mock Trials – 12/17/24/ 26 February 2026, Royal Courts of Justice or Old Bailey, 17.15-19.30

The next PMD will take place on Saturday 10 January 2026, Inner Temple, 10.00 - 15.00.

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