The Inner Temple

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The Inner Temple holds an Advocacy Prize for Pupils every year. 🏆 The Inn’s volunteers are an integral part of this process. Their guidance and support at helps pupils perform at their best in the advocacy competition. Congratulations to 2026 winner, Jack Sheard and runner-up is Satyam Verma! 🎉

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Join us for an evening of connection and conversation 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 Our Introductory Evenings are a chance for social and volunteer organisations across the Bar to meet up to 120 Bar Course students at each event. Come along for drinks and canapés, and introduce your organisation to tomorrow's barristers. 🥂 ⚖️

Attendees wearing court dress walk through a stone cloister beneath arched colonnades at The Inner Temple. The group moves in procession along the covered walkway during a Call ceremony.

Clearing out your work wardrobe this summer? 🧹👗 Donate gently used smart business attire (suits, shoes, wigs, gowns, accessories) to our Clothing Drive, running until September. All sizes welcome, no casual wear. Drop off at reception, third floor, Treasury Building. 📦

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The lazy, hazy days of summer are here ☀️ Lounging poolside? 🌊 ⛱️ Catch up on all the episodes of the Movers & Returners podcast. As well as your favourite podcast provider, you can now find us on YouTube! Watch 📺: nrtm.pl/3S5uWmx Season 2 lands in October 🍂

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We’re hiring! 💼 We’re looking for two Library Evening Assistants. 🦉🌛 📚 Shifts: Monday–Thursday 6pm–8pm; Friday 5pm–7pm 📚 Reshelving library materials. 📚 Dealing with personal, telephone and email enquiries and document supply service requests. ✍️ Apply by Monday 3 August: nrtm.pl/4c31TXt

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The Inner Temple and Middle Temple were delighted to celebrate the distinguished 27 years of service of The Revd Robin Griffith-Jones, Master of the Temple, at a dinner held in his honour last night.

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Want to connect with the next generation of barristers? 👋 ⚖️ Our Introductory Evenings bring together up to 120 Bar Course students at each event, all beginning their path to the Bar. If your organisation supports or works with students, join us for an evening of drinks, canapés & conversation. 🥂🥟

Attendees in court dress gather in a historic hall following a Call ceremony. Two attendees stand in the foreground among groups of guests, with illuminated heraldic panels and stained-glass windows visible in the background.

Job alert 🚨 IT Helpdesk Technician Apprentice (L3) 💻 Tomorrow is the final day to apply! Work in the heart of London at The Inner Temple, one of the four Inns of Court, to deliver a high standard of IT support across the Inn. 💡 For more information: nrtm.pl/4vdVNvd 🧑‍💻 Apply by 17 July

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Midland Circuit Amity Dinner 2026 ⚖️✨ We are excited to return to Birmingham for our second joint Amity Dinner with Middle Temple. Based at the elegant Hotel du Vin, this is a wonderful opportunity for members to come together, connect, and enjoy a fantastic evening 🥂 @middletemple.bsky.social

 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.

As Inner Temple Bencher Simon Heptonstall explains, sharing your expertise doesn't just support the next generation of barristers; it expands your professional network, creates lasting friendships and lets you experience the full life of the Inn. 🌟 🏛️ Pay it forward! 🙌 nrtm.pl/3RkQ2wS

Job Alert 🚨 Professional Education & Learning Design Manager role.🎓 Work in the heart of London at one of the historic four Inns of Court. Our Education & Training Department supports people at every stage of their legal journey, from students to fully qualified, practising professionals. ⚖️

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Want to get more involved with the Inn but not sure where to start? 🤔 His Honour Judge Simon Heptonstall shares a few ways you can volunteer. Advocacy training, scholarship interviews & mentoring are just the tip of the iceberg. 🧊 Learn more about our volunteering opportunities 👉 nrtm.pl/3RkQ2wS

Every year, hundreds of students walk through our doors on their journey to the Bar. None of it would be possible without our volunteers. 🙌 Simon Heptonstall, Circuit Judge and Bencher of The Inner Temple, shares why volunteering is at the heart of training at the Inn. Learn more: nrtm.pl/3RkQ2wS

We're wrapping up our first season of The Movers & Returners Podcast 🎬🎙️ For our final episode, Simon Regis speaks with Winston Hunter KC, a Recorder and Deputy High Court Judge, about judicial roles.

Podcast cover art for Movers & Returners, Episode Eight, produced by The Honourable Society of The Inner Temple. The design features a close-up image of a podcast microphone in the background, with the title displayed prominently and two professional portrait photographs positioned at the bottom.

Are you part of a social or volunteer organisation supporting students or members of the Bar? We'd love for you to join us at our Introductory Evenings this September 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 📍 The Inner Temple 📅 Tues 22 Sept & Fri 25 Sept 🕕 Networking 6pm to 7.30pm ✍️ Register as a stallholder by 28 Aug nrtm.pl/44JQub1

Attendees in court dress gather in a wood-panelled hall, speaking in small groups during a reception. One attendee holds a glass of water while others converse nearby.

We're looking for an IT Helpdesk Technician Apprentice (L3) 💻 Work in the heart of London at The Inner Temple, one of the four Inns of Court, to deliver a high standard of IT support across the Inn. 💡 For more information, please visit: nrtm.pl/4a0t5oU 🧑‍💻 Apply by 17 July 2026 🗓️ Start date: 31 Aug

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Summer is in full swing and holidays are around the corner ☀️ 🏖️ Before you head off for some well-deserved rest and relaxation, don’t forget to register your pupillage with the Inn.

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We're Hiring! We're looking for a creative, forward-thinking Professional Education & Learning Design Manager to lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality professional education for barristers. 🎓 📍 Location: London/Hybrid 💼 Type: Full-time 🗓️ Apply by 13 July, 9am: nrtm.pl/4akGlox

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