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What is it like to move between the self-employed and employed Bar? In this episode of ‘The Movers & Returners’ podcast, barrister Alex Sutton shares some words of encouragement for those about to take the plunge. 🚚 📦 Catch our summer re-runs of season one on YouTube ☀️ 📺 buff.ly/XajMkTj

🌈 Last chance! Join the Inner Temple and LGBTQ+ Society for a celebratory dinner with the LGBTQ+ Bar community and allies. 📅 Wednesday 23 September, 7pm 🥂 Drinks reception 🍽️ Two-course dinner 🎩 Dress to Impress or Black Tie 🎫 Bookings close tomorrow! nrtm.pl/4wGfZGH

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🎭 Calling all thespians! Auditions are opening soon for the Revels' production of 'Paradise Lost', a dramatised reading on 28 October at The Inner Temple. Directed by Dr Tom Kinninmont, multi-award-winning writer, producer and director. 🎬 Auditions from 14 September. 📧 revels@innertemple.org.uk

Poster advertising a production of Paradise Lost. The design features a black-and-white engraving of a winged figure reclining on rocky terrain, inspired by illustrations from John Milton's epic poem. White text reads: "Paradise Lost", "28 October 2026", "Auditions from: 14 September 2026", and "Contact: revels@innertemple.org.uk".

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

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An evening of celebration awaits! Join us for Bar Guest Night on Friday 9 October for great food, live music and dancing.💃🏾🕺🏻 🍾 Champagne reception 🍽️ Three-course dinner 🇨🇺 Live music from Felix's Cuban Band 🥂 7pm reception | Dinner 7.30pm 🎟️ Book: nrtm.pl/45XV0TX

Promotional graphic for a "Bar Guest Night" event. In the foreground, a tall glass containing a red-orange drink with fruit slices and a straw sits beside a large stemmed glass, with a bowl of snacks on a table. Warm, blurred city or venue lights create a golden bokeh background. Large white text reads "Bar Guest Night." At the bottom, event details state "Friday 9 October, 7pm" and "innertemple.org.uk/bgn." The logo of The Honourable Society of The Inner Temple appears in the lower-right corner.

Mentoring is one of the most valuable ways our volunteers give back to the Inn. 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 As Sam Hillas KC explains, a mentor's support can have a profound and lasting impact. Mentors give their time and expertise to help young barristers and improve the profession. Register 🔗 buff.ly/MQejWHc #mentoring

What would you say to anyone considering signing up as a mentor? "Just do it." 🙌 Sam Hillas KC knows why it's transformative. As a mentor, open doors for an aspiring barrister. As a mentee, gain guidance from someone who's been where you are. Register: 🔗 buff.ly/MQejWHc

Cake lovers and cookie fans! 🍪 🍰 Join us for our Macmillan Coffee Morning, Thursday 24 September, in support of a great cause. 🕰️ 10.30am–1.30pm, The Inner Temple 💳 Cash or card Contribute? Drop off baked goods by 5pm 23 Sept, or before 10am on the day. #MacmillanCoffeeMorning

Grand Day is coming! Join us for the most prestigious event of the Inn's calendar.✨ A champagne reception followed by a three-course dinner and after-dinner entertainment. 🎻 🗓️ Wed 4 Nov, 7pm–11pm 🎩 White tie or black tie 👥 Members may bring one guest each 🍷 Book by 21 Oct: nrtm.pl/4xmodUN

Promotional graphic for Grand Day at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. A warmly lit formal banquet scene shows guests seated at round tables with glassware, applauding during an event in a grand hall. Large white text reads “Grand Day.” Event details at the bottom state: “Wednesday 4 November 2026” and “Open to members and their guests.” The Inner Temple logo, featuring a winged horse, appears in the lower-right corner.

Need some help with your legal research? Not sure where to start? 🤔 Register for a 1-to-1 in-person (or virtual! 💻) session with one of our Librarians to simplify your research. Sessions are tailored to your needs and provide training on a wide range of topics. Get in touch! 🔎 buff.ly/yzlXu6f

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Our new mentoring platform is now live, making it easier than ever to support the next generation of the Bar. Whether you can offer a single conversation or ongoing guidance, your experience could make a lasting difference to a student's journey.

Unsure how to write an effective submission? 🤔 This week’s Movers & Returners Podcast revisits top tips from The Rt Hon Lord Justice James Dingemans, Senior President of Tribunals, on how to get your writing in shape. Join us every Tuesday for our summer re-run series ☀️ 📺 buff.ly/bC9AZWu #tips

🍤 The Legal Year begins, and we're celebrating with drinks and canapés at the Treasurer's Reception! 🗓️ Thursday 1 October 👔 Dress code: business attire 👥 Members may bring guests 🏛️ The Inner Temple 🎟️ Book by 23 September: nrtm.pl/4ietqsV

 Event promotion for “The Treasurer’s Reception for Members”. A tray of bite-sized canapés is being served at a formal reception, with guests in evening attire in the background. Event details shown include Thursday 1 October, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, open to members and their guests, with the Inner Temple logo displayed.

How has jury trial in England evolved? ⚖️ Join us on 20 October for the Seldon Society lecture, as Lord Burnett explores its development, with a focus on the criminal courts. 🗓️ 20 Oct, 6pm 🏛️ The Inner Temple 🎤 The Rt Hon the Lord Burnett of Maldon KG DL 🎟️ 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.

📜 How well do you know your history? Put it to the test at The History Society Quiz Night! Hosted by Quizmaster Alastair Hodge. A fun evening of historical quizzing, guaranteed to broaden your knowledge of The Inner Temple and beyond. 🗓️ Mon 16 Nov, 6pm 🍻 Drinks & nibbles included 🎟️ 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.

🌈 The Inner Temple and LGBTQ+ Society invite you to a celebratory dinner for the LGBTQ+ Bar community and allies. 📅 Wed 23 September, 7pm 🥂 Drinks reception 🍽️ Two-course dinner ✨ Dress to Impress or Black Tie 🎟️ nrtm.pl/4wGfZGH Open to all Inns and guests. See you there!

Promotional graphic for The Inner Temple LGBTQ+ Society Dinner, featuring colour swatches inspired by LGBTQ+ community flag colours and event details.

An Evening in Birmingham: The Joint Midland Circuit Amity Dinner ✨ The Inner Temple and Middle Temple warmly invite members to our second Amity Dinner on Circuit. 📅 Friday 16 October, 7pm 📍 Hotel du Vin, Birmingham 🤵‍♂️ Black tie 🎫 Please note that bookings close on 1 October: nrtm.pl/4a4gVvn

 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.

Dust off your dancing shoes and we'll see you on the dance floor at Bar Guest Night!🕺🏻 🥂 Champagne reception 🍽️ Three-course dinner 🎶 Live music from Felix's Cuban Band 📍 7pm reception, dinner 7.30–11.30pm Group of 10 ticket: 10 places for the price of 9! 🎟️ Book: nrtm.pl/45XV0TX

Promotional graphic for a "Bar Guest Night" event. In the foreground, a tall glass containing a red-orange drink with fruit slices and a straw sits beside a large stemmed glass, with a bowl of snacks on a table. Warm, blurred city or venue lights create a golden bokeh background. Large white text reads "Bar Guest Night." At the bottom, event details state "Friday 9 October, 7pm" and "innertemple.org.uk/bgn." The logo of The Honourable Society of The Inner Temple appears in the lower-right corner.

📣 Coming soon! This September we're launching a new online mentoring platform for The Inner Temple mentoring scheme. 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 It will make it easier than ever for experienced practitioners to share their knowledge and support the next generation of the Bar. Watch this space! 👀 #mentoring

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Today is the last chance to register for our September Introductory Evenings! If your organisation supports or works with students or members of the Bar, we'd love to welcome you to our Introductory Evenings.

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Join us for Grand Day, the most prestigious event of the Inn's calendar! ✨ Explore an exhibition of the Inn's Treasures, then enjoy a champagne reception, three-course dinner, fine wines and after-dinner entertainment. 🎻 🗓️ Wed 4 Nov, 7pm–11pm 🎩 White tie or black tie 🥂 Book: nrtm.pl/4xmodUN

Promotional graphic for Grand Day at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. A warmly lit formal banquet scene shows guests seated at round tables with glassware, applauding during an event in a grand hall. Large white text reads “Grand Day.” Event details at the bottom state: “Wednesday 4 November 2026” and “Open to members and their guests.” The Inner Temple logo, featuring a winged horse, appears in the lower-right corner.