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SUMMER INFORMATION
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BPTC Students at Course Providers Outside of London 2019
PAGE DESCRIPTION
1 Welcome
2 Project Pegasus
3 Next Steps
4-5 Introductory Events
6 Important Information on Qualifying Sessions
7 Booking your Qualifying Sessions
8 BPTC Advocacy & Legal Research Training Day
9 Teacher Training Morning
10 Student Societies
11 Inner Temple Students Association (ITSA)
12 Inner Temple Drama Society
13 Inner Temple Debating Society
14-15 Inner Temple Mooting Society
16 Student Schemes
17 Library Welcome
18 Database Refresher Sessions
19-21 Michaelmas Term Events
22-23 Rules for Student Events
24 Education & Training Contacts
WELCOME!
Dear Student Member, Welcome. We are delighted to welcome you to your professional home. The Inner Temple is committed to providing you with educational experience that will enhance your understanding of the profession, provide you with news skills and knowledge and complement the learning you gain on the Bar Professional Training Course. Your Inn is not only about the education and support we will provide you during your time as a student member, it is also about the lifelong learning that we aim to provide. As part of your vocational training and also as an introduction to the Inn, we are holding a compulsory Introductory Weekend on Friday 4 October and Saturday 5 October 2019. This comprises an Introductory Evening on the Friday and a Presentational Skills Course on the Saturday. At the Introductory Evening you will hear from a panel of speakers about life at Inner Temple, be provided with further information and application details for the Inn’s educational Qualifying Sessions and student schemes and have the opportunity to meet some of the Inn’s members over informal drinks. The dress code for the Introductory Evening is dark suits. The Presentational Skills Course is led by professional drama teachers and is a great opportunity to improve your presentational skills. There will be a morning and afternoon session for this course, of which you can only attend one. When booking online, you will need to select which one you would like to attend. Please note that places on these sessions are allocated on a first come, first served basis, so please make sure to book early to ensure a place on your preferred session. You will need to wear casual clothing, suitable for physical activity, for the course. If for any reason you are not commencing the BPTC this autumn or if you are studying at a London BPTC Provider, we would be most grateful if you could inform us so that we may amend our records. There is a different, mid-week, Introductory Evening for London students. Please contact us at the above address or email [email protected] The Education and Training Team are here to provide you with support, advice and guidance and along with the whole Inn we want to create a friendly and support environment. We look forward to welcoming you to the Inner Temple at your Introductory Evening.
Sellisha Lockyer Scholarships and Students Manager
Georgina Everatt Scholarships and Students Co-Ordinator
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PROJECT PEGASUS
Work is now well underway on the Inner Temple’s vision for a vital redevelopment of its main building and Hall. Project Pegasus is seen by the Inn as a unique opportunity to provide accommodation, which will support the activities of the Bar for generations to come to create attractive, flexible space with state-of-the-art facilities for the delivery of education and training programmes for students, pupils and practitioners. The revitalisation of the Inn will secure its long-term future and ensure members, and the people who use the Inn, have the services and facilities to support a vibrant legal profession. Project Pegasus includes the following:
- The creation of a high-quality Education and Training Centre for students and practitioners which provides an auditorium, training rooms and associated break-out space within the third and fourth floors of the extended building.
- Improvements to the basement kitchen and staff areas. - Re-allocation and refurbishment of offices within the Treasury Building and which
relate to the core functions of the building: Education and Training, Library, Catering and the Treasury Office itself.
- Extension and enhancements to circulation including access stairs, escape stairs, lifts, WCs and support areas.
- Enhanced environmental, mechanical and electrical installations to improve building performance and meet the requirements of contemporary, high quality education space.
- Improved storage. - Maintenance of existing services within the formal rooms of the Inn and the lower,
remodelled level of the library. Project Pegasus will be completed in 2021. Until then, the Inn will continue to deliver its entire Education and Training programme, with the only difference being that most London-based activities will not be in Treasury Building and Hall. Some activities will continue in the Inn’s Garden during July and Call will remain in the Temple Church with the reception nearby. Most displaced education activities will be at King’s College London, nearby Aldwych or at the Law Society on Chancery Lane. A temporary Library is situated at 10 Fetter Lane, a few minutes’ walk from Inner Temple, and continues to provide a full range of services to users. The Inn’s collegiate events are taking place in a selection of prestigious nearby venues.
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NEXT STEPS
STEP ONE
Inform us if you’re no longer planning on starting the BPTC this autumn, or if you will be studying the BPTC at a course provider in London.
STEP TWO
Make you can log onto the member section of the website. Your login details should be listed on your admissions letter. If you do not have your login details, please contact [email protected]
STEP THREE
Login to the website and book your Qualifying Sessions, being sure to book the introductory evening and Presentational Skills Course.
STEP FOUR
Think about joining a student society.
STEP FIVE
Make sure you have everything you need to arrive on time at your qualifying session
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INTRODUCTORY WEEKEND 2019-20
Introductory Evening for Out-of-London BPTC Students Friday 4 October 2019 – Registration at 5.30pm Kings College London (Strand Campus, Strand, London, WC2R 2LS) Tickets: Free
This evening will provide an introduction to the Inner Temple, information on Qualifying Sessions and student societies, and talks by key figures. The introductory presentation will be followed by a reception where students will be able to meet fellow BPTC students and members of the profession.
The theme covered in this qualifying session is: • Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing.
This session will help you work towards the following sections of the professional statement:
• 4.4 Understanding the organisational systems or structures within which they work, and which support their delivery of a professional service.
The learning outcome for this session is to ensure you’re:
• Able to describe the different support schemes and services provided by the Inner Temple and wider profession
It is most important that you make your booking for the Introductory Evening as soon as possible This is a compulsory event, worth one qualifying session
Presentational Skills Course Saturday 5 October 2019 Kings College London (Strand Campus, Strand, London, WC2R 2LS) Morning Session 8:30am – 1.15pm Breakfast and takeaway sandwich lunch included OR Afternoon Session 1.25pm – 6.15pm Sandwich lunch included This a compulsory event worth two Qualifying Sessions, students will be given training by professional actors in public speaking skills such as poise, posture and articulation. You should book either the morning or afternoon session – not both. The theme covered in this qualifying session is:
• Advocacy Skills This session will help you work towards the following section of the professional statement:
• 1.9 Exercise good communication skills, through any appropriate medium and with any audience as required in their work
The learning outcome of this session is to ensure that you’re able to:
• To appraise your communication skills and identify different techniques that you can use to communicate
Bookings for each session will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
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INTRODUCTORY WEEKEND 2019-20
How To Book As with all Qualifying Sessions, you will need to book the above events via the members section of our website. If you have not received your login details, please contact [email protected]
Entry
Entry may only be gained by students who follow the dress code. When you arrive, you should sign the register and collect your name badge. Detailed venue information will be sent to you prior to the event. Please note that latecomers will not be permitted entry and will not gain a Qualifying Session, so you should allow ample time for travel to the event. If you feel that exceptional circumstances have caused you to be late, you may discuss these with a member of the Education & Training Team on 07908 973301. Mobile phones must be switched off during Qualifying Sessions.
Dress-code
The dress code for the Introductory Evening for students, both male and female, is dark suits and dark shoes plus a dark tie for men. The dress code for the Presentational Skills Course is casual. You should wear clothes suitable for physical activity.
Refunds
The Introductory Evening and Presentational Skills Course are compulsory events. Refunds will only be given in exceptional cases and at the discretion of the Inn, and no refunds are permitted once booking has closed. Failure to attend must be explained in a letter to the Director of Education. In case of cancellation due to illness, refunds will only be given if the Inn is notified in writing immediately accompanied by a note from a GP.
Please note that these rules are for the Introductory Evening and Presentational Skills Day only General Rules for Student attendance at the Inn are enclosed with the Michaelmas Term 2019 event List in this pack
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON
QUALIFYING SESSIONS
You must complete 12 Qualifying Sessions in order to be Called to the Bar. Your attendance at Call night counts as your 12th Qualifying Session. These take the form of educational courses,
lectures and other educational events.
All Qualifying Sessions are booked via the Members section of our website. You should already
have received login details for this. If you have not received your login, please contact the Treasury Office on 020 7797 8250 or [email protected]. Please note that most Qualifying
Sessions are available in the Michaelmas Term (Tuesday 1 October to Friday 20 December 2019)
and Hilary Term (Monday 13 January to Wednesday 8 April 2020).
At your Introductory Evening in the autumn you will receive details on further Qualifying Sessions available throughout the year. In the meantime, please note:
• Due to Project Pegasus, London based qualifying sessions will be held at alternative venues close to the Inn. When booking your qualifying sessions, please pay close attention to the venue information.
• You have the opportunity to apply to attend one educational Residential Weekend at either
Cumberland Lodge in Windsor or Highgate House in Northampton. There are three of these weekends each year. Each weekend has a different legal theme and includes talks, advocacy
exercises and demonstration cases. Each weekend counts for three Qualifying Sessions. Places
are allocated by impartial ballot. You will receive further information on how to apply for the
ballot and book to attend these sessions at the Introductory Evening. Please note we are
unfortunately unable to provide spaces for every student.
• Throughout the year there will be various opportunities to assist the Education & Training
Department’s Advocacy Training Programme, such as playing witness/counsel for training
courses and mock trials. Details of forthcoming opportunities will be given to you at the
Introductory Evening
• Please do not leave your Qualifying Sessions to the last minute - your Call to the Bar will be
delayed if you have not completed your sessions before your Call Night.
• Qualifying Session points will expire 5 years after completion of the session
Those of you studying at Providers outside London please also note that:
• You can obtain one Qualifying Session by attending your Provider’s annual dinner.
• You are also able to gain up to three local Qualifying Session at your provider. These will be
organised through the year and generally take the form of a lecture on a legal topic, workshop or pupillage advice evening. The sessions are organised by Georgina Everatt in liaison with the
regional representatives at each course provider. If you are interested in becoming an Inner
Temple rep at your course provider, please click here to volunteer. Applications will be open until Monday 16 September 2019.
You will receive further information on the above sessions at the Introductory Evening
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BOOKING YOUR QUALIFYING
SESSIONS
Inner Temple Qualifying Sessions are booked via our website at www.innertemple.org.uk.
To make a booking through our website you will need to login to the Members Area with your email address and the individual password which was detailed on your admission letter, before proceeding to the events page (www.innertemple.org.uk/events). If you did not receive your login details, please contact [email protected].
You will be notified well in advance of each term when new Qualifying Sessions are available to book. Events are booked on a first-come, first-served basis so please ensure you book early as sessions often sell out quickly.
Please note that the majority of sessions will be in the Michaelmas (Tuesday 1 October to Friday 20 December 2019) and Hilary terms (Monday 13 January to Wednesday 8 April 2020). The last qualifying session of the academic year will take place in June 2020 but the majority will before mid-May 2020. You should plan to complete your 11 qualifying sessions (Call being your 12th) by then. As such, you should start to accrue your Qualifying Sessions as early as possible.
Bookings will close 7 days prior to each event, unless otherwise stated.
www.innertemple.org.uk
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Want a Head Start in Advocacy & Legal Research?
Book now for this year’s
BPTC ADVOCACY & LEGAL
RESEARCH TRAINING DAY
Saturday 21 September 2019 Time: 9.30-14.30 OR 10.45-15.45
Venue: King’s College London, Bush House
WORTH 2 QUALIFYING SESSIONS!
This session provides the opportunity for you to prepare and perform two advocacy exercises and receive invaluable
feedback on your performance from junior barristers. The legal research training part of the day will be run by the Inner Temple Library and by the end
of the session you should feel more confident in researching UK cases and legislation. Lunch will be provided for all participants.
The themes covered in this qualifying session are:
• Advocacy Skills • Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing.
This session will help you work towards the following sections of the professional statement:
• 1.15 Have persuasive oral advocacy skills • 1.12 Employ effective research skills.
The learning outcomes for this session are that you are:
• Able to identify the different approaches to advocacy and question their own advocacy skills. • Able to describe the key databases and legal research tool required for effective research.
No previous advocacy experience required!
To book, please login to the members section of the website
You must choose either the 9.30 or 10.45 start time when booking. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so you are advised to apply via the
online booking system as soon as possible. If the sessions prove to be popular we hope to run a similar day later in the academic year.
Please consider your booking as a professional commitment.
Any cancellations will disrupt the day for the other participants
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FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES to assist the Education & Training Department
and gain qualifying sessions
TEACHER TRAINING DAY Saturday 28 September 2019
Time: 9.15am – 4.15pm Venue: King’s College London
WORTH 2 QUALIFYING SESSIONS
Each year the Education and Training Department runs a training course for established practitioners who wish to become advocacy trainers for the Inn, and we recruit new BPTC students to assist with these sessions.
You will be required to play witness and counsel in some simple cases,
preparing and performing short examinations-in-chief/cross examinations or closing speeches. Our trainee trainers will then give you
feedback on your advocacy and tips on how to improve.
You do not need any previous experience – in fact it is better if you have never done any advocacy before, as it gives them more points they can
pick you up on. The better you are, the harder it is for them!
The day is an excellent opportunity to get feedback in a friendly, supportive environment – remember, it is the trainee trainers who are
being assessed, not you as volunteers!
Lunch will be provided, as well as tea, coffee and pastries on arrival.
To book, please login to the members section of the website
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INNER TEMPLE STUDENT SOCIETIES
A WELCOME FROM MASTER HODGE - CHAIR, STUDENT SOCIETIES’ SUB-COMMITTEE
On behalf of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, may I take this opportunity to welcome you as a Student Member of the Inn. You are now part of a great institution, which has as its principal purpose the education and training of the next generation of barristers. However, the Inn is much more than simply a college of further education. There are numerous ways in which you can become involved in many extra-curricular activities and I would very much encourage you to take up as many opportunities as you can, subject of course to your ongoing studies. The Students’ Association, Mooting Society, Debating Society and Drama Society will all be holding a number of events during the year. Should you have any queries or questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Presidents of each of the Societies. I very much look forward to meeting you in due course.
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INNER TEMPLE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (ITSA)
ITSA is one of 4 Inner Temple student societies. All students are automatically members of ITSA and are invited to all events. ITSA hopes to achieve a number of aims: • To promote collegiality, especially between both In- and Out-of-London students; • To help Inner Temple Students maximise their enjoyment of their GDL/BPTC year(s); • To provide a voice for the students within the Inn; • To provide a welcome break from GDL/ BPTC work and the hunt for pupillage.
This year has seen a number of events including social nights, a Burns Night Supper, and a Grand Summer Ball. Barristers and Benchers attend our events, and our Inn is touted as the best for students. Whatever your background, interests and ambitions, if you have plenty of drive and enthusiasm this is a great committee to get involved with. If you want to stand for a position or just want more information, come and speak to us at the Introductory Evenings.
How do I get involved? All new students are invited to kick off their year on the BPTC with ITSA welcome drinks immediately following the Introductory Evening. More information will be provided on the day. If you are interested in putting yourself forward for election to the ITSA Committee, please email us on the address listed below for a copy of the application form. Candidates will then be selected by the outgoing Committee based on their suitability for the role applied for. Roles on the ITSA Committee are:
Role Responsibilities
President The President will be responsible for overseeing the running of the whole society and will make the final decisions regarding all events and plans.
Vice President The Vice President is responsible for supporting the President, as well as the other members of the society.
Treasurer
The Treasurer is required to ensure that ITSA’s finances are in order and will be required to carry out a litany of tasks, such as: budgeting for the events that we host; ensuring that spending is controlled and accounted for; ensuring invoices are paid; reimbursing committee members for any expenses incurred; and submitting quarterly reports and an annual budget.
Secretary The role of Secretary is very similar to that of the Vice President, in that it is largely a supporting role, but requires much less of a time commitment than the VP role
Publicity Secretary You will be required to design posters and advertising pieces for each event and will have to assist with the promotion of each event through the inns and through your academic institution
London Law School Representatives
You will be required to advertise and promote each event through your academic institutions and should assist your President in ascertaining the interests of each institution.
Regional ITSA Representatives
You will also be required to advertise and promote certain events through your regional academic institutions and should assist your President in ascertaining the interests of each institution
Regional Co-Ordinator
You will be required to liaise with all regional representatives and assist them with the organisation of events in their region.
Social Secretary You will need to support the other members of the committee with the organisation and smooth running of all social events by organising guest lists and researching venues for each event
Email: [email protected] Facebook: Inner Temple Students’ Association
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INNER TEMPLE DRAMA SOCIETY
The Drama Society performs two or three shows per year, usually a pantomime and an open-air summer show. Past performances have starred actors and actresses from all walks of legal life. With readings from Benchers, to leading roles being performed by practising barristers and GDL students, this society really is open to all, and a great way to make both friends and connections. It is such a fun society, and beneficial in so many ways; confidence, clarity and projection being just three skills that can be transferred to your advocacy.
How do I get involved? Roles on the Drama Society Committee are:
Roles Responsibilities
President
The president’s role has varied considerably in recent years. Some presidents have taken on significant roles in productions whether onstage or behind the scenes as writer, director or producer. In 2018/19 the president took the lead in setting up the Shakespeare contest with Middle Temple which replaced the usual summer show, working with staff and benchers from both Inns.
Vice President The primary role of the Vice President is to assist the President in their duties, liaising with members of the Inn regarding Drama Society business and issues, as well as third parties
Treasurer The Treasurer is responsible for monitoring the society’s expenditure over the course of the year.
Secretary The secretary role is primarily one of supporting the rest of the committee This year, the Drama Society will elect the new Committee in January 2020. However, if you are interested in getting involved before then, please do email us on the email address listed below. We would be delighted to hear from you!
The Drama Society is a very rewarding committee to be part of, with the additional bonus of providing plenty to talk about on pupillage and job application forms.
Email: [email protected] Twitter: @InnerDramaSoc
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INNER TEMPLE DEBATING SOCIETY What is Debating?
Debating is the process of critically analysing and evaluating argument in a structured way. While debating is about speaking persuasively, it is more importantly about thinking logically. At Inner Temple we are fortunate to be part of a global British Parliamentary debating circuit. In this format, each debate is stylised as a hypothetical House of Commons debate, both procedurally and linguistically. A debate consists of four teams: two teams in proposition (the Government bench), and two teams in opposition to the motion (the opposition bench). There are two speakers in a team. The object of the debate is to use your skills of advocacy, wit and strategy to convince the judges of your case. Do so and you win. Teams are given fifteen minutes to prepare their cases once the motion is announced. Because motions can be on literally any topic of any significance – from war with Iran to public funding for the arts, and from the abolition of wigs and gowns to the restoration of debtors’ prisons. – we aim only to provide you with the underlying skills to deconstruct an issue, apply your knowledge effectively and construct a water-tight case.
Why Debate? Being an active part of the Inner Temple debating squad holds numerous benefits. We compete regularly in many of the world’s most prestigious tournaments, including the World and European Championships (held over the Christmas and Summer vacations respectively). If selected, we are fortunate to be able to meet your travel and registration expenses. In recent years we have sent members to World Championships in Ireland, Turkey, Botswana and the Philippines, and this year aim to send a delegation to Germany. Debating therefore provides a fantastic opportunity to see places and meet people from all over the world. Moreover, pupillage providers generally regard having represented your Inn at a national or international debating competition as among the best CV experience. It demonstrates a commitment to and proficiency in advocacy beyond the four corners of the BPTC. Not only is the experience useful for your CV, it is inherently worthwhile for the skills you will develop: to think quickly and analytically; to speak with confidence; and to apply your knowledge of the world to a range of factual scenarios.
How do I get involved? We hold training sessions in Inner Temple once a week during term time at 6.30pm in 3 King’s Bench Walk. Whether you’re a world champion or a complete novice, and whether you want to compete regularly or simply attend the occasional workshop, we aim to provide training and feedback that is both critical and constructive. Roles on the Debating Society Committee are:
Role Responsibilities
President The President is primarily in charge of running weekly training sessions and making sure the committee runs smoothly. The President should also be in charge of selecting teams for international competitions and the Rawlinson debate.
Treasurer Manage the society’s finances. Set a budget for the year. Manage expenses. Monitor cash flow and expenditure to ensure that the budget is running smoothly
Internal Debate Co-ordinator
Responsible for organising the Debating Open. This is a competition open to teams nationally. It takes place in mid-January each year over a weekend
External Debate Co-Ordinator
The External Debate Co-Ordinator sends debaters to national contests (international contests are organised by the presidents as they need to be booked over a year in advance).
Public Speaking Co-ordinator
Responsible for running the public speaking competition in April-May.
General Secretary The secretary is in charge of keeping notes at meetings, and organising the meetings themselves.
Social Secretary Is in charge of organising socials throughout the year. They must organise socials after the debating open on the Friday and Saturday night
To apply to join the committee send a CV and covering letter to [email protected] before 11 October 2019. Your application will be considered by the existing committee and they will assess your suitability by reference to your experience and commitment. Many members of the society and even the committee had no prior debating experience, so if you want to get involved you have every chance even if you have never debated before
Email: [email protected]
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INNER TEMPLE MOOTING SOCIETY What is Mooting?
Moots are legal problems in the form of fictitious cases. Appearing before the Bench are two teams of two Counsel– a Senior and Junior Counsel on each. During the making of submissions Counsel will routinely be asked a number of questions by the judge(s) relating to their submissions. Judges for the Inner Temple’s Mooting Competitions are always barristers and in the final rounds, if you are lucky, you will be judged by a High Court or Appellate Court Judge. Areas of law governing the moot problems will vary with each competition; however, the internal competitions are usually based on the core legal areas (e.g. crime, contract, property etc). Of course, winning the moot is not the same as winning the arguments. It really is a case of how you play the game rather than whether you win or lose. Clarity of argument and expression, imaginative construction of flawless legal argument and effective presentation are the key to winning a moot.
Why Should I get involved?
The Inn’s mooters compete in some of the world’s most prestigious mooting competitions; for instance, last year the Inn met the travel and registration expenses for the teams representing it at a number of prestigious competitions such as the Jessup, Marcianum and Telders Moots. In recent years we have sent our mooters to Vienna, Hungary, Dublin and Washington DC. Mooting therefore provides a fantastic opportunity to see places and meet people from all over the world. We also provide, with help from the Inn, a series of mooting training sessions; host the Lawson Moot, our internal competition for all members of the Inner Temple and organise the Inner Temple IV.
How to get involved in Mooting Society Committee? You are welcome to join the Mooting Society as a member to attend meet-ups and competitions or take a more active role and sit on the Mooting Society Committee. Available roles on the Mooting Society Committee are:
Role Responsibilities
President Responsible for overseeing the work of the committee as a whole and assisting individual committee members in their respective events.
Vice President The VP role is mainly supporting the President, and the other members of the society
Treasurer
The Treasurer is key to ensuring the Committee can deliver on its promises to members and continue to facilitate opportunities for students to excel. The Treasurer is responsible for ensuring that the Mooting Society’s finances are in order.
Clerk
If you are skilled in social media and communications this role is perfect for you. The Clerk will be the responsible for facilitating communications between committee members themselves, but also with the rest of the Inn members as a whole.
Internal Moot Co-ordinator Responsible for organizing the Lawson Moot for the year. The Lawson Moot is Inner Temple’s internal mooting competition, open to all members of Inner Temple that have not secured pupillage.
Intervarsity Moot Co-ordinator
Responsible for organising the Inter-Varsity Moot. The Inter-Varsity Moot Competition is one of the biggest events in the Mooting Society calendar at Inner Temple. Hosting 30+ undergraduate teams and judged by the Benchers of the Inn, this day is important and much looked forward to.
External Moot Co-ordinator
Responsible for all aspects of external competitions entered on behalf of Inner Temple. This includes researching and selecting the competitions to be entered, selecting the members to take part and matching them up with a suitable competition, assisting with any administrative work in the lead up to competitions and supporting the team members as you see fit.
Education & Training Co-ordinator The Education and Training Co-ordinator is responsible for providing advocacy training and mooting workshops to Inner Temple members.
The Committee is selected on a CV and Covering Letter basis, with the outgoing committee deciding which of the applicants is most suited to the role. There is no requirement that applications must be for one role only, however your motivation for each role you are applying for should be addressed in the covering letter. Whilst the application is paper-based at present, the Committee may feel it necessary to hold phone/Skype interviews if the decision is difficult. To ensure as fair a decision as possible is made, the decision will be made with the same criteria, alongside individual role requirements, which are: ● Commitment to mooting/advocacy training ● Time management and organisational skills
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● Excellent initiative and team-working abilities
Applications will open on the Introductory Evening held in late September, and will close no later than mid-October as entry deadlines for competitions begin then. Applications should be sent to [email protected] with the subject heading ‘MOOTING COMMITTEE APPLICATION [Role(s) Applied for] Full Name’.
Email: [email protected]
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STUDENT SCHEMES
The Inn runs several schemes to support student members in their journey to the Bar. The Mentoring and Mock Interview Scheme provides support and guidance, both generally and also for pupillage interviews, while the Police Liaison and Marshalling schemes provide valuable experiences upon which student can draw in the course of the interview process and practice. More information on the schemes will be given to you at your Introductory Evening.
Mentoring Scheme Applications will open on Monday 7 October
The Mentoring Scheme aims to pair BPTC students with experienced practising barristers who can give advice and guidance to students as you take your first steps towards a career at the Bar. All Mentors are practitioners of at least three-years practice and are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
Mock Interview Scheme Application information will be given at the Introductory Evening
The Mock Interview Scheme aims to help students build up confidence for pupillage interviews. Students who take part in this scheme are given the opportunity to practise their interview technique in front of an established barrister, and in a practice area that they are looking to gain pupillage in. Previous participants have found this to be a very beneficial and rewarding experience, having gained valuable feedback on a one-to-one basis. The scheme has volunteer barristers based across the country and the intention is that students will be matched with a barrister in/near their noted location. Applicants must have a confirmed pupillage interview in order to take part in the scheme and are only able to avail themselves of one interview in total (regardless of the number of times they apply for pupillage).
Marshalling Scheme
Application information will be given at the Introductory Evening
The Marshalling Scheme affords you the opportunity to spend up to a week sitting with a judge in England or Wales. Over the course of your placement, the judge will show you the case papers and will discuss the case proceedings with you. The experience provides a valuable opportunity to observe the workings of the court from an entirely different perspective. Marshalling is available in Criminal, Civil, Family, Employment, Public, Administrative and Commercial areas of Law. The Scheme is open to students in their BPTC year and to pupils and places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Police Liaison Scheme
Application information will be given at the Introductory Evening
This scheme gives BPTC students the opportunity to experience the day-to-day running of a police station and/or accompany officers on patrol. Participating police stations are predominantly in London but we are hoping to expand the scheme to other areas of the country.
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Database Refresher Sessions at the Inner Temple Library
Confused by the range of databases available in the Library?
Come along to our refresher sessions at 10 Fetter Lane.
JustisOne: 29 October 2019
Formal sessions 1pm and 5pm. Contact [email protected] to book.
Drop-in sessions between 2pm to 5pm.
Westlaw, Lawtel and Practical Law: 16 October 2019
Formal sessions 1pm and 5pm. Contact [email protected] to book.
Drop-in sessions between 2pm to 5pm.
Bloomsbury Online: 1 October 2019
Formal sessions 1pm and 5pm. Contact [email protected] to book.
Drop-in sessions between 2pm to 5pm.
Date to be confirmed
Sessions will be run by trainers from the online publishers and will provide an overview of each database. The drop-in sessions will provide an opportunity to ask questions of trainers on a one-to-one basis. Booking is required for the formal sessions at 1pm and 5pm.
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Michaelmas 2019 Student Qualifying Sessions
& Other Events To book: innertemple.org.uk/events
Please contact Jacqueline Fenton on 020 7797 8241 or [email protected] if you need us to resend or reset your password for the online booking system.
Qualifying Sessions Special Events *Students must sign their name on the registration sheet at the end of the event to receive the qualifying session credit.
Date Event Ticket Price
Sat 21 Sept BPTC Advocacy Day and Legal Research Training - 9.30am or 10.45am (Casual) Venue: King’s College London, Bush House, Central Block Reception, 30 Aldwych, Strand, London WC2R 2LS This is an opportunity for all BPTC students to improve their advocacy and legal research skills. Please book EITHER the 9.30am OR 10.45am session - you cannot attend both. Accredited for 2 qualifying sessions Booking by: 12 September
Free
Fri 4 Oct Introductory Evening for BPTC Students at Providers Outside London - 5.30pm (Dark suits) Venue: King’s College London: Great Hall, Strand Reception, King’s Building, Strand, London WC2R 2LS Compulsory event, booking for this event is restricted to BPTC Students at providers outside of London in 2019. If you are in this category and the event does not appear please contact [email protected] Accredited for 1 qualifying session Booking by: 23 September
Free
Sat 5 Oct Presentation Skills Course for BPTC Students from Providers Outside London 8.30am or 1.25pm (Casual) Venue: King’s College London: Great Hall, Strand Reception, King’s Building, Strand, London WC2R 2LS COMPULSORY FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING BPTC PROVIDERS OUTSIDE OF LONDON IN 2019. Taught by professionally trained actors and vocal coaches, this interactive session covers voice projection, posture and awareness of space. You must add yourself on to one or other of the courses. You may only book one of the two sessions (AM or PM), not both. Accredited for 2 qualifying sessions Booking by: 26 September
Free
Mon 7 Oct Reader’s Lecture Night - 6.15pm (Dark suits) Venue: The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL Professor Richard Susskind OBE (Technology Adviser to the Lord Chief Justice and President of the Society for Computers and Law): Artificial Intelligence and the Law The reception after the lecture forms part of the Qualifying Session. Accredited for 1 qualifying session* Bookings/Cancellations by: 26 September
£5.45
Wed 9 Oct Legal Research Training - 5.45pm (Dark suits) Venue: The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL This is a repeat of the legal research training section of the event held on 21 September. You cannot attend both this and 21 September event.
Free
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Bookings by: 30 September
Mon 14 Oct
Magna Carta Moot and Reception- 6.30pm (Dark suits) Venue: Great Hall, King’s Building, Strand Campus, King's College, London, WC2R 2LS An Exhibition Moot between the winners of the Inner Temple Intervarsity Moot and the 2019 ESU National Mooting Competition. Followed by a reception with bowl food. The reception after the moot forms part of the Qualifying Session. Accredited for 1 qualifying session* Bookings/Cancellations by: 3 October
£13
Wed 23 Oct
History Society Lecture - 5.30pm for 6pm (Dark suits) Venue: The Temple Church Greg Dorey CVO (former British Ambassador to Hungary and Ethiopia and Sub-Treasurer): Judges and Diplomats at The Inner Temple Examining the lives of Inner Temple members from the mid-sixteenth century to the mid-twentieth century who went on to become diplomats. Bookings/Cancellations by: 14 October
£5.45
Mon 28 Oct
Mooting Masterclass and Reception - 6.15pm (Dark suits) Venue: Great Hall, King’s Building, Strand Campus, King's College, London, WC2R 2LS Mooting Masterclass by Alistair Hodge (Master of the Bench). Followed by a reception with bowl food. The reception after the masterclass forms part of the Qualifying Session. Accredited for 1 qualifying session* Bookings/Cancellations by: 17 October
£13
Mon 4 Nov Social Context of the Law Series: Britain’s Unwritten Constitution - 5.30pm (Dark suits) Venue: The Temple Church Discussion between The Rt Hon Lord Sumption OBE (Master of the Bench) and Prof Vernon Bogdanor CBE FRSA FBA (Research Professor at the Institute for Contemporary British History at King's College London and Professor of Politics at the New College of the Humanities), moderated by Prof Dawn Oliver (Emeritus Professor of Constitutional Law, UCL). Accredited for 1 qualifying session* Bookings/Cancellations by: 24 October
£5.45
Wed 6 Nov
Grand Day at Fishmongers’ Hall - 7.00pm (White tie or black tie) Venue: Fishmongers' Hall, London Bridge, London EC4R 9EL Hosted by the Treasurer, Grand Day is the most prestigious event of the Inn’s calendar. This year we will be welcoming guests to the beautiful Fishmongers’ Hall. After a champagne reception, a three course dinner will be served in the splendid surroundings of the Hall, accompanied by fine wines. At dinner the Students, Bench and Bar sit at separate tables, with their guests and the evening will end with after-dinner entertainment. Members may bring one guest each. There will also be a service of Choral Evensong at 5.45pm with guest preacher The Rt Reverend Dr John Inge, for those who would like to attend. Bookings/Cancellations by: 23 October
£52
Sun 10 Nov Remembrance Sunday Lunch at Middle Temple - 1pm for 1.10pm (Dark suits) Venue: Middle Temple Members are welcome to bring guests. Preceded by Choral Mattins - 10.50am for 11am, for those who would like to attend. To book: Contact Middle Temple Treasury Office on 020 7427 4800.
£30
Mon 11 Nov Reader’s Lecture Night – 6.15pm (Dark suits) Venue: The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL Dr Audrey Giles (Forensic Document Examiner, The Giles Document Laboratory): Forensic Document Examination - The Science Today The reception after the lecture forms part of the Qualifying Session. Accredited for 1 qualifying session* Bookings/Cancellations by: 31 October
£5.45
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Wed 13 Nov
Private Guest Night at Haberdashers’ Hall - 7pm for 7.30pm (Black tie) Venue: Haberdashers' Hall, 18 West Smithfield, London EC1A 9HQ An opportunity to bring guests to dine at one of London's historic livery companies. Guests will enjoy a champagne reception before going through for a three-course dinner. At dinner the Students, Bench and Bar sit at separate tables, with their guests, and the evening finishes with post dinner drinks for all guests to mingle in one of the beautiful reception rooms. Students may bring any number of guests, subject to capacity. Preceded by Choral Evensong in the Temple Church at 5.30pm, for those who would like to attend. Bookings/Cancellations by: 30 October
Student: £34.75 Guests: £38.50
Thurs 14 Nov
Temple Women’s Forum North: Reflections from the First Female Senior Presiding Judge School of Law, University of Leeds The Rt Hon Lady Justice Macur DBE 5.30pm: Registration and Refreshments; 6pm: Talk; 7pm: Q&A followed by a drink’s reception This event is free of charge, but registration is required. Book: innertemple.org.uk/twfn
Free
Sun 15 Dec Christmas Lunch - 12.15pm (Smart) Venue: The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL If you would like to bring guests, please contact me with the full names, titles and any dietary requirements of your guest(s). 10 tickets max per member. Tickets are required for the 11.15am Carol Service – Bookings from September via Temple Church: 020 7353 8559 or [email protected]. Early booking is advised. Bookings/Cancellations by: 5 December
£48
Sun 15 Dec Children’s Nativity Play and Christmas Tea - 3.30pm Venue: The Temple Church (Nativity Play) Middle Temple Hall (Christmas Tea and Father Christmas) – 4pm For children wishing to take part in the play, parents should contact the Temple Church: 020 7353 8559 or [email protected] Bookings/Cancellations by: 5 December
Tea £13.50 for adults and £4.50 for children
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Inner Temple Rules for Student Events Qualifying Sessions Qualifying Sessions form a vital part of a student’s journey in training to become a barrister. All students who undertake vocational training for the Bar are required to be members of an Inn. Qualifying Sessions, which take place alongside a student’s vocational training, provide opportunities for professional and ethical development which complements and builds on a student’s academic and vocational education and forms a bridge to the final component of Bar training, pupillage. Qualifying Sessions also provide opportunities for a student to enhance their understanding of the role of barristers in the wider justice system and the rule of law. Through the provision of both practical and knowledge-based sessions, delivered by specially selected and trained members of the profession and experts, the Inns help equip students to undertake the next stage of training and to be fit and proper to serve the public as barristers. The links made with the profession through the Inns provide students with a foundation for pupillage and work-based learning but also for a career at the Bar thereafter. Currently BPTC students have complete 12 qualifying sessions in order to be called to the Bar. From September 2020 the number of Qualifying Sessions needed to be called to the Bar will change. Students can contact the Education and Training Department if they have questions about this change. The Inn’s qualifying sessions are spread across five themes and students are encouraged to undertake a cross-section of them. The themes are:
- Ethics, Standards and Values;
- Advocacy Skills;
- Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law;
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; and
- Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing.
The Inn recognises that its student members study the BPTC at providers across England and Wales and therefore provides a wide range of qualifying sessions at weekends as well as during the week. Students at providers outside of London can attend up to three local qualifying sessions. Until September 2020 you will be able to gain one qualifying session on your Call Night after September 2020 Call Night will no longer be a qualifying session. How to Book Please see event listing above. BPTC student members will be notified by the Inn when qualifying sessions are open for booking – please do not leave it too late to complete your qualifying sessions as this may affect the date on which you can be called to the Bar. Unless informed otherwise, BPTC students can book qualifying sessions via innertemple.org.uk/events. Please note you can only book events online up to 7 working days before an event unless stated otherwise. Attendance
- Students should arrive promptly.
- Doors will close at the time stated on the ticket or indicated in your confirmation email.
- Please provide your ticket or confirmation email on arrival if requested.
Please note that latecomers will not be permitted entry and, if attending a qualifying session event, will not gain a qualifying session so you should allow ample time for travel to the Inn/venue. If you feel that
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exceptional circumstances have caused you to be late, you may discuss these by calling the Duty Porter on 020 7797 8255 or the number provided for the relevant staff member. Mobile phones must be switched off. Students must ensure that they sign the register at each qualifying session event – failure to do so will result in the qualifying session not being awarded. Your responsibilities In signing your admission declaration, you have agreed to follow the regulations and rules of the profession as prescribed by the Bar Standards Board and the Inns of Court. The Inner Temple wants to support you to gain the knowledge, skills and experience that you will need to meet the professional statement and, in doing so, become a barrister. To support your participation in our educational and membership activities, it is your responsibility:
- To be aware and active in the pursuit of equality and respect for diversity, not tolerating unlawful
discrimination in yourself or others
- To be honest in your dealings with the Inner Temple and others
- To be responsible for being effective and efficient including:
- Prioritising and being fully prepared for activities
- Allocating time efficiently to ensure that you arrive on time at events and activities
- Using the Inner Temple resources effectively and in line with the rules and policies of the Inn
(including Information technology systems)
- Keeping accurate records and files, which includes ensuring you sign registers at qualifying
sessions so that qualifying points can be awarded. It also includes maintaining records of your
qualifying sessions to ensure they are valid as qualifying sessions are only valid for up to five
years. Treating all people with respect and courtesy, regardless of their background or
circumstances.
Dress Code The dress code for all students at qualifying sessions and other student events (unless otherwise indicated) is dark suits and dark shoes, plus a dark tie for men. (When gowns are required for a qualifying session, they will be made available in the cloakrooms). Entry will be refused to any student who is not dressed appropriately. Refunds Refunds will only be given in extreme cases and at the discretion of the Inn. Failure to attend a qualifying session that has been booked must be explained in writing to the Director of Treasury Office (for Lecture Nights) or to the Director of Education (for all other Qualifying Sessions). Refunds will only be given if the Inn is notified up to seven working days prior to the event. In case of cancellation due to illness, refunds will only be given if the Inn is notified in writing immediately accompanied by a note from a GP. The Inner Temple’s Commitment The Inner Temple is committed to creating a safe and inclusive culture and will take actions to prevent and respond to bullying, harassment, and discrimination from happening. Please inform us in the event you encounter any examples of these, so that we can support you appropriately. Further details of our relevant policies can be found on innertemple.org.uk.
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CONTACT US
Fiona Fulton Director of Education
David Miller Professional Training Manager [email protected] 020 7797 8209
Sellisha Lockyer Scholarships & Students Manager [email protected] 020 7797 8210
Daisy Mortimer Outreach Manager (Acting) [email protected] 020 7797 8262
Struan Campbell Deputy Director of Education (Acting) [email protected] 020 7797 8214
Richard Loveridge Education Co-Ordinator [email protected] 020 7797 8212
Georgina Everatt Scholarships & Students Co-Ordinator [email protected] 020 7797 8211
Edwina Koroma Education Co-ordinator [email protected] 020 7797 8213
Julia Armfield Education Manager [email protected] 020 7797 8207
Kerry Upham Education Co-Ordinator [email protected] 020 7797 8189
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