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This Black History Month, we're spending some time with The Inner Temple Racial Equality Society 🙌🏾 This week, Co-President Jamilia Kwajah-Ellimah and Vice President Grace Okafor answer the question students ask most — why should I join the RES? Interested?Join the RES 🫱🏾‍🫲🏿 buff.ly/plOMcup

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A few photos from our LGBTQ+ Dinner celebrating diversity across all four Inns. 🌈 🥂 We'd like to thank Tracy Ayling KC for her warm, welcoming remarks; our pre-dinner speaker, Judge Shelley Brownlee; and all the attendees who made the evening a memorable one.

Dream Big 🌠 Richard Jones KC benefited from an Inner Temple scholarship to become a barrister, in a career at the Bar that would otherwise have been impossible. Now he's keen to help the next generation do the same. Help someone else get there 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 buff.ly/GwkFH0u #valuingourvolunteers #scholarships

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The ultimate reward 🏆 For Rhys Taylor, seeing his former mentees go on to become judges or face him in the courtroom has been the most rewarding part of mentoring. Help young barristers succeed at the Bar. Become a mentor today 🙌 buff.ly/tZ1DUIX

⚖️ Are you an established practitioner looking to sharpen your advocacy skills? Join us on 10 November for The Art of Closing Speeches, a practical session to help refine your technique and deliver more persuasive closing speeches. 🗓️ Tue 10 Nov, 6pm–9pm 🏛️ The Inner Temple 🎟️ Book: buff.ly/8AKc8Pb

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Volunteer Registration Form

In practice and want to volunteer? 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 Complete our volunteering form: buff.ly/gYA3HDh An aspiring barrister and want to attend an event where you can hear from barristers like Elizabeth? Find your local Insight event ⚖️ Insight Events: buff.ly/AvppaqT

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Making it work! 🙌 How do you juggle work & personal commitments as a busy barrister? 🤹 We asked Tina Kumar-Jacob how she manages to balance a busy workload with her outreach volunteering at the Inn. Advance notice, minimal preparation & no pressure to attend every event makes it easy to volunteer.

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The Inner Temple @innertemple.org.uk · 29/09/2026

Last chance to book! ⏳✨ Bookings close today for the joint Midland Circuit Amity Dinner with Middle Temple. This is your final opportunity to join fellow Inner and Middle Templars for a fantastic black-tie evening of fine dining and connection at the Hotel du Vin in Birmingham. ⏰ nrtm.pl/4g0bfGy

Promotional graphic for a “Midland Circuit Amity Dinner” featuring the Inner Temple (winged horse) and Middle Temple (lamb and flag crest) logos against a blue sky with clouds. Large centred text reads “AMITY DINNER,” with details below: “Friday 16 October 2026, Hotel du Vin, Birmingham.” The lower portion shows the distinctive rounded silver discs of the Selfridges building in Birmingham.

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🎭 Experience Milton’s Paradise Lost in The Inner Temple Hall on 28 October at 7pm. This abridged dramatised reading, directed by Dr Tom Kinninmont, explores ambition, rebellion, temptation and the fall from grace. 🍷 Tickets include interval drinks & nibbles. 🎟️ Book: buff.ly/3vkHRby

Poster for Paradise Lost, featuring a historic engraving of a winged figure among rocks, with event details for a performance at The Inner Temple.

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📜 Calling all history buffs and trivia lovers! Join us for The History Society Quiz Night. Hosted by Quizmaster Alastair Hodge, this evening of quizzing is guaranteed to broaden your knowledge of The Inner Temple and beyond. 🗓️ Mon 16 Nov, 6pm 🍻 Drinks & nibbles included 🎟️ Book: nrtm.pl/4g16NXw

Promotional poster for “The History Society Quiz Night.” The title appears in large dark blue text on a light grey background. The lower half of the design features a vibrant collage of overlapping question marks in cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, layered over abstract images and graphic elements. Colourful dots and sweeping curved shapes create a lively, energetic composition that reinforces the quiz theme.

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As a witness you will get the chance to be examined-in-chief or cross-examined by a pupil. You will get all the materials in advance, which you can refer to throughout, so there is nothing to memorise. At the end of the trial, trainers will give each pupil valuable feedback and tips for improvement.

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Interested? 🤔 ⏰ Please book by midnight on Monday 5 October. 10 November: buff.ly/T2njj6K 12 November: buff.ly/DtL1ngO 17 November: buff.ly/N53D7Id

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The Inner Temple

10 November 2026

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Be a witness in our Mock Trials this November! 🍂 Play a witness at our Pupil Mock Trials on 10, 12 and 17 November 2026 at the Royal Courts of Justice and the Old Bailey. ❗️You must be a member of The Inner Temple & have been called to the Bar, but have not yet secured pupillage to participate.

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⚖️💻 Joint Inns Insight Online, tonight at 6pm! Hear from practising members of all four Inns about their journeys to the Bar, plus advice and tips for your next steps. Register: buff.ly/Wct4Q56 N.B. Can't make it? All registrants get a link to the recording 🎥

Attendees in court dress stand in the aisle of a historic chapel during a formal ceremony. Wooden panelling, stained-glass windows and candleholders line the interior, while one attendee holding a document stands facing the group.

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✨ There's still time! Join us for Bar Guest Night on Friday 9 October, an evening of great food, live music and dancing. 🍽️ Three-course dinner 🇨🇺 Felix's Cuban Band 🥂 7pm reception, dinner 7.30–11.30pm 🎩 Dress to impress! 🎟️ Book: nrtm.pl/4zRep6F Group of 10: get 10 places for the price of 9!

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Hi Simon! We should have made this clear (d'oh!) - it's for members of the Inn who have been called to the Bar but not yet gained pupillage.

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A few photos from Tuesday's Introductory Evening for London students 📸 🎤 Panellists (L to R): Treasurer Helen Davies, Oliver Lewis (Vice Chair, Qualifying Sessions Committee), student Nathan Trotter and Librarian Rob Hodgson. Join us tonight for our second event, for students outside London!

How confident are you when statistical evidence enters the courtroom? 📈 Join 'Using Statistics Experts in Court', a practical course with the Royal Statistical Society's Statistics and the Law Section. 🗓️ Sat 21 Nov, 9am–7pm 📍 The Inner Temple 🎟️ Book: buff.ly/c4tr60K

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Be the change, see the change 🙌 Seeing a young barrister’s confidence grow and the real-life changes that come from that transformation is what Yaa Dankwa finds most rewarding as a mentor. Register and become a mentor today 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 : buff.ly/GwkFH0u #mentoring #valuingourvolunteers

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New for 2027! ✈️ The Pegasus Scholarship Trust is excited to announce a new placement in Canada 🇨🇦 Starting in October 2027, spend up to eight weeks working in Toronto, Ottawa and other locations across Ontario. Your legal journey begins in Canada 🍁 Watch this space! Learn more 🎓 buff.ly/XyP7hlO

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Counsel Magazine has just published their latest issue! 🗞️ Check out their Bar student and pupillage applicant guide ⚖️ ✍️ buff.ly/guFRZd2

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Joint Inns Insight Online ⚖️ 💻 28 September! Join us online this Monday at 6pm and hear from practising members of all four Inns about their journeys to the Bar. Register here 🔗 buff.ly/Wct4Q56 Even if you can’t make it on the day, all registrants will receive a link to the recording 🎥

Interested? 🤔 ⏰ Please book by midnight on Monday 5 October. 10 November: buff.ly/T2njj6K 12 November: buff.ly/DtL1ngO 17 November: buff.ly/N53D7Id

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10 November 2026

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Volunteer to be a witness in our Mock Trials! ⚖️ Enhance your advocacy by playing the role of a witness at our Pupil Mock Trials on 10, 12 and 17 November 2026 at the Royal Courts of Justice and the Old Bailey.

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Join us for a night to remember! ✨ Grand Day ✨ Begin the evening with a glimpse of the Inn's Treasures, then enjoy a champagne reception, three-course dinner and after-dinner entertainment. 🎻 🗓️ Wed 4 Nov, 7pm–11pm 🎩 White tie or black tie 👥 Members may bring one guest each 🥂 Book: nrtm.pl/4xmodUN

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⏰ Last chance to book! Don't miss out on a lovely evening at the Treasurer's Reception. Celebrate the start of the Legal Year with us! 🗓️ Thursday 1 October 👔 Dress code: business attire 👥 Members may bring guests 🏛️ The Inner Temple 🎟️ Book by 23 September: nrtm.pl/4xLhhA7

Donation deadline extended!🚨 We're still accepting your gently used items for our clothing drive until Friday 25 September at 12pm 🕛 👔 We need women's shirts and trousers, men's suits, shirts and shoes. All sizes welcome, no casual clothing. 📦 Drop off at reception, 3rd floor, Treasury Building.

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⏰ Last day to apply! We're hiring a Security Manager (Head Porter) 🔐 You'll manage site-wide security, oversee the Security/Front of House team, and act as Duty Porter. SIA or Close Protection Licence required. Apply by 9am today: buff.ly/nyKENy6 📧 recruitment@innertemple.org.uk

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The Inner Temple @innertemple.org.uk · 22/09/2026

⏰ Book by 23 September! Join us on 30 September for "Humanitarian Law and Diplomacy: Are They Found Wanting in This Increasingly Contested and Unpredictable World?" 🎤 Baroness Amos, Dame Karen Pierce, Prof Philippa Webb KC 🗓️ 30 Sept, 5.45pm 📍 The Inner Temple & online 🎟️ Book: buff.ly/6h4QF08

Poster for a lecture on humanitarian law and diplomacy, featuring the United Nations building framed by rows of national flags and details of an in-person and livestreamed event.

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Be the best version of yourself 🌟 For Rhys Taylor, helping young barristers shine and show up as the best version of themselves is what he finds the most rewarding about being a mentor. Register and become a mentor today 🙌 : buff.ly/KHH3bEO #mentoring #valuingourvolunteers

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The Inner Temple @innertemple.org.uk · 22/09/2026

We're pleased to announce the next Seldon Society lecture on 20 Oct 📜 The Rt Hon the Lord Burnett of Maldon KG D will explore the fascinating development of jury trial in England, with a particular focus on its role in the criminal courts. ⚖️ 🗓️ 20 Oct, 6pm 🏛️ The Inner Temple 🎟️ Book: nrtm.pl/4quYDKE

Promotional event poster featuring a historic courtroom painting, 'The Jury' by John Morgan, showing members of a jury seated in wooden benches. Large white text reads: “The Development of Jury Trial in England.” Below, smaller text reads: “The Rt Hon. the Lord Burnett of Maldon KG DL.” In the lower left corner, event details state: “Tuesday 20 October, 6pm” and “Open to All,” alongside calendar and audience icons. A vertical banner on the right side reads: “THE SELDEN SOCIETY WITH THE FOUR INNS OF COURT.” The design uses a dark-toned historical artwork as the background with white text overlaid.

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The Inner Temple @innertemple.org.uk · 21/09/2026

⏰ Don't forget! Our Macmillan Coffee Morning is just around the corner! Join us this Thursday! 🕰️ 10.30am–1.30pm 💳 Pay with cash or card 🧁 Drop off your baked goods at The Inner Temple Treasury Office by 5pm on 23 Sept or before 10am on 24 Sept @macmillancancer.bsky.social

The Inner Temple @innertemple.org.uk · 21/09/2026

For Elizabeth Garcia, meeting aspiring barristers and hearing their stories, while sharing her own, is what makes volunteering at Outreach Events so rewarding. 🏆 Already in practice? Volunteer: buff.ly/KHH3bEO Aspiring barrister? Find an Insight Event: buff.ly/B6UeS1T #valuingourvolunteers

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The Inner Temple @innertemple.org.uk · 20/09/2026

Wishing our members an easy fast and G’mar Chatima Tovah this Yom Kippur 📖 📜

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Celebrate the start of the Legal Year with us over drinks and canapés at the Treasurer's Reception. 🍤 🥂 Tickets are still available! 🗓️ Thursday 1 October, 6.30pm 👔 Dress code: business attire 👥 Members may bring guests 🏛️ The Inner Temple 🎟️ Book by 23 September: nrtm.pl/4xLhhA7

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We're looking for a Security Manager (Head Porter) 🔐 The successful candidate will be responsible for the Inner Temple site-wide Security management framework. Learn more and apply by 9am on 24th Sept 2026: buff.ly/nhtYwC0 📧 Send your completed application form to: recruitment@innertemple.org.

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Do it and don’t overthink it! 🤔 That’s Yaa Dankwa Ampadu-Sackey’s message to potential mentors. Mentoring not only enriches your practice, but also gives back to the profession and paves the way for the next generation of barristers to succeed. Register and become a mentor 🔗 buff.ly/KHH3bEO

⏰ Last chance to donate to our clothing drive, closes tomorrow at 5pm! 👔 We particularly need women's shirts and trousers, men's suits, shirts and shoes. All sizes welcome, no casual clothing. 📦 Drop off at reception, 3rd floor, Treasury Building.

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