2025 Pro Bono Week, 3-7 November

Jun 19, 2025

Pro Bono Week 2025 will take place in the UK from 3 to 7 November 2025. It offers an opportunity to recognise and support the voluntary contribution made by the legal profession across the UK in giving free legal help to those in need. The overall theme for 2025 set...

Requests from South East Circuit

Jun 9, 2025

The Circuiteer is the magazine of the Circuit usually, published 2-3 times a year – the most recent issue can be found here. They would like to include more articles from civil and family practitioners in their next edition – please email Harriet Devey ...

Forthcoming Inner Temple Events

May 27, 2025

WEDNESDAY 4 JUNE, 7PM Dinner to Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month  7pm: Reception 7.30pm: Dinner 10.30/11pm: Evening Ends Dress code: Black tie or Traditional dress Ahead of South Asian Heritage Month 2025, join us as the Inn celebrates the occasion with a...

Update from Advocate

May 12, 2025

The Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales  The Pro Bono Recognition List, published annually under the Attorney General’s Pro Bono Committee, celebrates barristers and solicitors who have contributed 25+ hours of pro bono work in the past year. This April,...

A message from the Leader of the South Eastern Circuit

Mar 26, 2025

I would like to encourage you to join the South Eastern Circuit if you currently practise in the south east – we cover an area as far west as Reading and as far south as Lewes. Whatever your specialism or level of seniority, and whether you are employed or...

Lords Constitution Committee Inquiry: Rule of Law

Mar 12, 2025

The House of Lords Constitution Committee has launched an inquiry into the rule of law. The Committee has launched a call for written evidence on its website, which explains what the inquiry is seeking to explore:...

BSB invites initial feedback on strategy development

Mar 5, 2025

The BSB are currently preparing a five-year strategy, a comprehensive plan for the regulation of the barrister profession into the 2030s. This strategy will set out their priorities for the years ahead, offering a clear road map of how they plan to deliver their...

Statute Law Society Conference

Feb 11, 2025

‘Legislation and the Constitution: Renton 50 Years On’ 06 June 2025 – Registration now open! The Statute Law Society will hold a conference at the Houses of Parliament on 6 June 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of the Renton Report. The conference will...

OGC barristers’ Equality Diversity & Inclusion Networking event

Feb 6, 2025

Ofgem’s Office of the General Counsel’s (OGC) would like to invite you to a barristers’ Equality Diversity & Inclusion Networking event, at Blackstone Chambers, Blackstone house Temple, London EC4Y 9BW, on Tuesday, 11 March 2025, from 5pm onwards, to...

Update from Advocate

Jan 30, 2025

Donations during the barristers’ practising certificate renewal process (ATP) During ATP, barristers have the option to donate to Advocate. Donations from this process make up almost 50% of their annual income, making them crucial to their sustainability as a charity....