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Special Event
Private Guest Night
A champagne reception followed by a beautiful 3 course dinner and fine wines. There will be after dinner musical entertainment from Melinda Hughes (soprano) and Jeremy Limb (piano), as well as drinks in the Luncheon Room, where guests can mingle. 6pm: Choral Evensong in Temple Church, for those who would like to attend 7pm: Reception 7.30pm: Dinner After dinner music 10.30/11pm: Evening Ends Students and called Members may book more than one guest subject to capacity. Benchers may invite one guest who is not their spouse or partner. Students/Under 7 yrs Call: You may bring a maximum of 5 guests at the Student/Under 7 Yrs Call Guest rate, any further tickets will be charged at the Called Member rate. NB: All guest names, dietary requirements and cancellations must be made by 03/06/2025. Cancellations made after this date may not be refunded.
Special Event
Middle Temple Sunday Lunch for Father's Day
Inner Temple members and their guests are welcome to book for Middle Temple's Sunday Lunch for Father's Day. To book call 020 7427 4800
Special Event
JBA’s Summer Soirée
Join us in the sun on the Terrace at The Inner Temple for an evening of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages accompanied by a selection of nibbles. Come mix and mingle with your fellow junior barristers- feel free to bring guests including solicitors, clerks or other professional connections! All are welcome. To book tickets, IT Members please log in. Non-Inner Templars: Please scroll beneath the Members Login box and click Add Ticket. Tickets are a steal at just £12 for tenants and £10 for pupils, with food and drink included. Plus, feel free to bring along your guests! You can select the 'x2 ticket' option for £20. Additional guest tickets are available for £12 each. Feel free to dress to impress, but there is no dress code, Book/Cancel by: 10/06/2025 Any cancellations made after this date will not be refunded.
Special Event
Pride in Practice
The legal profession comes together in solidarity, celebration and pride! Join us for food and drinks at a landmark cross-profession LGBTQ+ Pride event, jointly hosted by the four Inns of Court, the Bar Council and Law Society of England and Wales. This collaboration marks a continued commitment to inclusivity, visibility and unity across the legal world and will provide an opportunity to connect with colleagues, allies and trailblazers from every corner of the legal profession. Including addresses from Barbara Mills KC, Chair of the Bar and Inner Temple Bencher, and Ian Jeffery, CEO of The Law Society, and with a special performance by the Pink Singers, Europe’s longest-running LGBTQ+ choir, our event will honour the contributions and resilience of LGBTQ+ people in law and reaffirm our shared commitment to equality and justice. Whether you’re an LGBTQ+ identifying barrister, judge, solicitor, student, pupil, trainee solicitor or an ally - you belong here. 5.45pm: Reception 6.15pm: Introductory remarks from Barbara Mills KC, Chair of the Bar, and Ian Jeffery, CEO of The Law Society 6.30pm: Performance by The Pink Singers 7pm: Networking 8.30pm: Evening Ends Open to members and students of all four Inns of Court and Solicitors (including trainees). Discounted tickets available for students, pupils and trainee solicitors. Inner Temple members: please log in to your account to book. Non-members: Scroll beneath the Members Login box and click 'Add Ticket'. We are grateful to all four Inns, the Bar Council and The Law Society for their support and sponsorship of this event, and to our special guest donors Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP, Hay & Kilner LLP and Russell-Cooke LLP. Click below to book by Friday 13 June.
Special Event
Temple Big Picnic
Members of the 4 Inns, families & friends are invited to come and enjoy our garden & hospitality. BBQ, bouncy castle, music, face painters and even a Treasure Adventure! All food & drink included in ticket price. Open to: All those who live and work within the Inns, Temple Church Congregation and their guests. Non-Members: Please scroll beneath the Members Login box and click Add Ticket Book/Cancel by: 19/06/2025
Special Event
Opera Holland Park
Opera Holland Park Comes to The Inner Temple Join us for a fabulous evening of Gilbert & Sullivan classics, and a semi-staged production of Trial by Jury performed and produced by Opera Holland Park. Premiered in 1875, Trial by Jury presents a case of breach of promise, with a self-confessed ruffian as the accused, and the bride that he abandoned at the altar as the winsome plaintiff, poking fun at the legal profession en route to an unusual happy ending. Richard Suart (The Judge) Ellie Neate (The Palintiff) Matthew Palmer (The Usher) Matthew Kellett (The Foreman) Jack Dolan (The Defendant) Amy J Payne (The Counsel) Fiona Finsbury (The Plaintiff’s friend) John Savournin (Director) David Eaton (Musical Director/pianist) Lucy Fowler (Designer) Imogen Adshead (SM) Ticket price includes interval drinks Venue: The Inner Temple Hall Not an Inner Temple Member? Please scroll beneath the Members Login box and click Add Ticket. Cancel by: 23/06/2025
Qualifying Session
International Panel Discussion Series 2
'Proving the Case or Unveiling the Truth: Navigating Disclosure in International Trials and Arbitrations' A panel of international practitioners and judges will present on disclosure of evidence from the perspectives of defence and prosecution counsel in international criminal cases and as an arbitrator in arbitral proceedings. Covering issues such as transparency, due process, evidentiary burdens, confidentiality and the interplay between different legal frameworks. Each speaker will provide a case study on a challenging aspect or example of disclosure, which will be circulated to all guests in advance for information and open discussion at the event. Moderated by Her Excellency Joanna Korner CMG KC (International Criminal Court) Panellists: His Honour Judge Gumpert KC, Christopher Gosnell (Associate Member of 5 St Andrew’s Hill), The Hon Simon Davenport KC (4 Pump Court) Followed by a Q&A and networking reception. In person and livestreamed from The Inner Temple. Book/Cancel by: 26 June 2025 Non-members: Scroll beneath the Members Login box and click 'Add Ticket'.
CPD
In terror of errors: unpicking legal errors and learning from them
In terror of errors: unpicking legal errors and learning from them This session will - Define legal errors and why they happen - Consider the damage that legal errors can cause - Explore the culture around legal errors - Learn from the medical profession about a safety culture - Take positive action to prevent errors and provide support when they do happen Chair: Sir Robert Francis KC Speakers: - Johanna Higgins, Commissioner, Northern Ireland CCRC - Professor Aidan Fowler, Chief Inspector of Healthcare, Care Quality Commission - Chris Richards, Specialist Personal Injury Barrister, Exchange Chambers - further speakers tbc In person at the Inner Temple, followed by a drinks reception. To book: Non-members please scroll to the bottom of the page, click "Add Ticket", fill in your details and then click "Checkout". Members should log in first, and then complete the process as above.
Special Event
Summer Party 2025
This year we're taking our inspiration from New Orleans, so dust off your dancing shoes and join us in the garden for our fabulous Summer Party. Food and drink* is included in the price. Members Under 7 years' Call/Inner Temple Students: 1 guest ticket may be purchased at the same price as own ticket, further guest tickets are full price) Open to: Members and their guests. A limited number of tickets are available to members from the other Inns. *Please note that we stop serving at 9pm and under 18s cannot attend. Cancellations after 02/07/2025 will not be refunded.
CPD
Family Law Webinar 3 - In Conversation: Experts, Intermediaries, Interpreters and Other Issues in the High Court
A conversation between The Hon Mrs Justice Arbuthnot and Cyrus Larizadeh KC on the use of experts, intermediaries, interpreters, court orders, sitting remotely and other issues in the Family Division of the High Court. Emma Arbuthnot started her career in crime at 6 KBW College Hill in 1987 before becoming a District Judge (Magistrates’ Court) in 2005. She became the Deputy to the Chief Magistrate of England and Wales and then the Chief Magistrate and heard extradition and high-profile cases before becoming a High Court Judge in 2021. She is now a Family Presider on the South East Circuit and also leads on Family Reform (the digitalisation project) and is chair of the Family Magistrates’ Oversight Group. Cyrus Larizadeh KC practices from 4PB, specialising in the most serious and complex Public and Private Law cases in all matters relating to children. He has a well known expertise in complex relocation cases and private law cases in which allegations of abuse are made and in which parental alienation is an issue. He is a recognised national leader in cases involving sexual and emotional abuse, highly complex medical cases relating to FII and allegations of abusive trauma and causing death to children. He has an extensive practice in the fields of family related media injunctions and medical treatment and end of life cases. Please note this event will take place online only. Those booked on will receive a link to a recording of the webinar after the event. To book: Non-members should scroll down to the bottom of the page and click "Add ticket". Fill in details on the next page, then click "Checkout" to make payment and complete booking. Members of Inner Temple should log in to their online account and then book on as above. In the event of cancellation, the course fee is refundable no later than 7 working days before the event.
Special Event
Treasurer's Reception for Members
Join us for drinks and canapés to celebrate the start of the Legal Year! Members may bring guests Cancel by: 22/09/2025
Becoming a Barrister
Joint Inns Insight Online
For aspiring barristers to hear about our scholarships and hear from a panel of practising barristers
Special Event
Bar Guest Night
Champagne reception followed by a three course dinner and entertainment. Reception: 7pm Dinner: 7.45pm - 11.30pm Book a table of 10 guests for the price of 9 guests (Group of 10 ticket) Open to: Benchers, Called Members and their Guests Under 7 yrs Call Tickets will be released shortly: You may bring a maximum of 5 guests at the Under 7 Yrs Call Guest rate, any further tickets will be charged at the Called Member rate. Book/Cancel: 02/10/2025 Cancellations made after this date may not be refunded.
CPD
Advocacy and the Vulnerable Course
This course has been designed to ensure that all advocates, when dealing with witnesses from the whole spectrum of vulnerabilities from age and background to physical or mental health and other developmental issues, understand the key principles behind the approach to and questioning of vulnerable people in the justice system. Sessions are open to members of all 4 Inns. Please visit the relevant pages on the Gray's Inn, Lincoln's Inn or Middle Temple websites for details and dates of the courses they are offering this year. This course has a deposit of £50, which will be reimbursed after course attendance. Includes refreshments. To book: scroll down to the bottom of the page and click "Add ticket". Fill in details on the next page, then click "Checkout" to make payment and complete booking. (Members of Inner Temple should log in to their online account first before booking as above).
Special Event
History Society Lecture
Paradise Lost and Found The Inner Temple’s intriguing purchase of an early (1688) edition of Paradise Lost formerly owned by the Royal Master of Revels, Charles Killigrew (1655 – 1725), and annotated with the names of numerous members of the Inn, including the names of four English Dukes with stage directions, indicates that John Milton’s great work was once performed at the Inn. On 29 October, the Inn will host a symposium with Professor Joe Moshenka and Dr William Poole of Oxford University in conversation with our current Master of Revels, Dr Tom Kinninmont. They will explore the life of John Milton and the significance of Paradise Lost throughout the ages, including the special importance of the 1688 fourth — and first illustrated — edition In person and livestreamed from The Inner Temple, London Doors open: 5.30pm Lecture: 6pm - 7pm (GMT) Reception: 7pm - 8pm Not an Inner Temple Member? Please scroll beneath the Members Login box and click Add Ticket. If you experience any issues booking, please email members@innertemple.org.uk Please note that a recording of this lecture will be made available on www.innertemple.org.uk/historylectures Cancel by: 21/10/2025 Please note: cancellations made after this may not be refunded.