So it pays to start looking early. We recommend you visit the Inns yourself to get an idea of what each has to offer. This is easily arranged — just call up and ask for a tour. You never know what you might encounter; during our rounds we bumped into a bishop and heard of preparations for one Inn's upcoming Christmas variety show.
Once you become a member you must participate in 10 'qualifying sessions' to be called to the Bar 12 'qualifying sessions for students who started the Bar course prior to September -- the last of these can be the call ceremony itself. Recently the Bar Standards Board proposed scrapping qualifying sessions an idea that caused 'anger' according The Telegraph , but it quickly junked the idea and for now qualifying sessions are here to stay. Sessions can range from social occasions like dinner in Hall and grand formal nights to educational events like lectures, moots and training weekends.
As a member you'll also be able to use your Inn's library and other facilities e. All four Inns of Court can be found right in the heart of London; each is a haven of leafy calm in the busy hectic city. They are also an unofficial signpost for pupillage decisions as many chambers favour those who carry an endorsement from their Inn. There are four Inns of Court in London located in the heart of the legal district, in walking distance from the Royal Courts of Justice and the Old Bailey.
Membership is for life, so it is worth weighing up the pros and cons of each establishment before applying to one of them. The best way to get a feel for these honourable societies and their rich histories is to phone up and ask for a tour of the grounds. Alternatively, you can take an Inns of Court Tour that covers a large section of legal London.
Open to the public for a select period of the day, you will often see workers lounging on the grass in their lunch breaks. It is, therefore, worth considering Inner or Middle Temple if you achieved a at university.
Over a third of the current membership comes from outside of the EU. The Inn prides itself on its debating ability and holds four yearly events in addition to an internal competition in the spring.
There is also the Gluckstein Prize contest, an advocacy competition that asks participants to prepare a mixture of criminal, civil, and family legal material. It's basically a panel of five firing questions at you while you struggle to think on your feet and fire back. On Chancery Lane, a 16 th century gatehouse welcomes you to the grounds and the buildings are built in a mixture of styles, Georgian, Gothic and Baroque are just a handful.
Inner Temple occupies the eastern half of an area called Temple that was chosen by the Knights Templar as their London headquarters in the late 12 th century. The church stands opposite the modern Hall, which was built after the original was destroyed during the Second World War. It is also worth mentioning the Pegasus Access and Support Scheme PASS , which helps students from non-traditional backgrounds obtain mini-pupillage vacancies.
Eligibility criteria includes being the first in your family to go to university, being the recipient of free school meals, and having parents who are receiving housing benefits. Find out more on the PASS website. Inner Temple proudly interviews all applicants. The Rawlinson Cup is a prestigious gong that can be won annually. Overlooking the Thames on the western side of Temple, Middle Temple is a small Inn with Fountain Court at its centre where a street food market and Champagne bar often take place.
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