Join us for drinks and canapés to celebrate the start of the Legal Year! We are delighted to announce that the Inn's new portrait of the Lady Chief Justice, Master Sue Carr, will be unveiled at this event. We hope that many of you will be able to join us for this special occasion. Painted by Keith Breeden RP, the portrait celebrates the appointment of Baroness Carr as the first woman to serve as the head of the judiciary of England and Wales since the inception of the office of Lord Chief Justice in the 13th century. This significant portrait will hang in Hall. Members may bring guests Cancel by: 22/09/2025

For one night only, the Inner Temple Drama Society will be performing their 2025 Edinburgh Fringe production, 'The Trial: In Absurdia', If you were unable to make it to Edinburgh this summer, this is your only chance to see the play live. Kafka meets Monty Python when mild-mannered accountant Jo is arrested abroad for a nonsensical crime. Their predicament escalates into a surreal nightmare of endless red tape and baffling legal theatrics. They enlist Sam, a UK barrister armed with a powdered wig and an unshakable belief in justice. As Sam fights for fairness within an arbitrarily punitive system, their logic is met with absurdity at every turn. A sharp parody of Kafka’s The Trial, The Trial: In Absurdia skewers bureaucracy, legal quirks, and the limits of fairness, blending witty dialogue, surreal twists, and biting satire. Doors open: 6.45pm Performance: 7pm - 8pm Cancel by: 22/09/2025 If you have any questions, please email drama@innertemplesocieties.org

The annual Junior Bar Association Quiz with networking. If you have a group of 8, grab a table for £70, alternatively, you can book single tickets for £10 each and we will group you into a team! Food and drink included. Not an Inner Temple Member? Please scroll beneath the Members Login box and click Add Ticket. Members: Please login With the kind sponsorship of Silver Levene and Henry Dannell.

Champagne reception followed by a three course dinner and entertainment. Reception: 7pm Dinner: 7.30pm - 11.30pm Book a table of 10 guests for the price of 9 guests (Group of 10 ticket)* *Please note that this offer is based on a ticket price of £110 Open to: Benchers, Called Members and their Guests Under 7 years Call Tickets: You may bring a maximum of 5 guests at the Under 7 Years Call Guest rate, any further tickets will be charged at the Called Member rate. Book/Cancel: 02/10/2025 Cancellations made after this date may not be refunded.

The Hampel Lecture: Professor The Hon George Hampel AM, KC - A Celebration of His Life and Achievements Delivered by His Honour Judge Anthony Leonard (Inner Temple Bencher) with contributions from the audience and comments from Her Honour Judge (Felicity) Hampel AM SC (Inner Temple Bencher). George Hampel (1933-2024), an Australian barrister, judge and academic, and an Academic Bencher of The Inner Temple, was best known for his contribution to advocacy training; he was the first professor of advocacy to be appointed worldwide. 'The Hampel Method' was adopted by many common law countries to teach advocacy and was introduced by him to the four Inns of Court of England and Wales when he led a series of 'training the trainer' events here in the 1980’s. But George Hampel was much more than the creator of 'The Hampel Method' – he filled his 91 years with adventure and accomplishments within and outside of the law. We welcome members of the Bar and Bench of England and Wales and legal professionals and others from across the world to join us for this Memorial Lecture delivered by His Honour Judge Anthony Leonard, which will provide an opportunity to examine a life well lived. The lecture will include an opportunity for guests to share their own memories. It will be followed by a drinks reception for those attending in person. While we encourage guests to join us in person wherever possible, this event will be live streamed for those who wish to attend online. Doors open: 5.30pm Lecture: 5.45pm – 6.45pm Drinks and networking reception: 6.45pm – 8pm Open to members of all Inns Non-members: please scroll beneath the Member Login box below and click "Add Ticket". Cancel by: 06/10/2025

This event is for Benchers only Reception: 7pm Dinner: 7.30pm - 10.30pm A champagne reception and dinner to which Benchers are welcome to bring their spouse, partner or a friend. We are pleased to announce that for this event there will also be after dinner music from Robert Murray (tenor) and Anna Tilbrook (piano). Robert Murray studied at the Royal College of Music and the National Opera Studio. He won second prize in the Kathleen Ferrier awards 2003 and was a Jette Parker Young Artist at the ROH. He has performed principal roles with the ROH, Hamburg State Opera, English and Welsh National Operas, Norwegian Opera, Bergen National Opera, the Beijing Music Festival, the Venice Biennale, and the Edinburgh and Salzburg festivals. He is also a regular performer of leading roles at Garsington, where he will sing Florestan in Fidelio in summer 2025. Anna Tilbrook is one of Britain’s most exciting pianists, with a considerable reputation in song recitals and chamber music. She made her debut at the Wigmore Hall in 1999 and has since become a regular performer at Europe’s major concert halls and festivals. Book/Cancel by: 08/10/2025

Join the Treasurer, Richard Salter KC, and members of the Inn at the Western Circuit Dinner in Bristol. Drinks: 7pm Dinner: 7.45pm - 10.30pm Dress code: Business attire Open to: All members Called Members and Benchers may bring one guest. Students may not bring a guest at this time but please let us know if you are interested in bringing one, as we will review availability nearer the time. Cancel by: 30/09/2025

The Lady Chief Justice and Chair of the Bar in conversation, hosted by The Inner Temple and the Bar Council. The Rt Hon The Baroness Carr of Walton on the Hill and Barbara Mills KC in conversation. Doors open: 5.30pm Discussion: 6pm followed by Q&A Reception: 7.15pm - 8.30pm The event will be delivered in person and will include an opportunity for Q&A and for post-talk networking. Non-members: Scroll beneath the Members Login box and click 'Add Ticket'. Cancel by: 20/10/2025

Paradise Lost and Found The Inner Temple’s intriguing purchase of an early (1688) edition of Paradise Lost formerly owned by the Royal Master of Revels, Charles Killigrew (1655 – 1725), and annotated with the names of numerous members of the Inn, including the names of four English Dukes with stage directions, indicates that John Milton’s great work was once performed at the Inn. On 29 October, the Inn will host a symposium with Professor Joe Moshenka and Dr William Poole of Oxford University in conversation with our current Master of Revels, Dr Tom Kinninmont. They will explore the life of John Milton and the significance of Paradise Lost throughout the ages, including the special importance of the 1688 fourth — and first illustrated — edition. In person and livestreamed from The Inner Temple, London Doors open: 5.30pm Lecture: 6pm - 7pm (GMT) Reception: 7pm - 8pm Not an Inner Temple Member? Please scroll beneath the Members Login box and click Add Ticket. Please note that a recording of this lecture will be made available on www.innertemple.org.uk/historylectures Cancel by: 21/10/2025 Please note: cancellations made after this may not be refunded.

The most prestigious event of the Inn’s calendar, Grand Day is hosted by the Treasurer, Richard Salter KC. A champagne reception, three course dinner and after dinner entertainment from Lucy Crowe (soprano) and Anna Tilbrook (piano). Optional: Choral Evensong at 5.45pm Optional: The Inn’s Treasures will be on display in the Library from 6.30pm to 7.15pm Reception: 7pm Dinner: 7.45pm - 11pm Members may bring 1 guest each. NB: All guest names, dietary requirements and cancellations must be made by 22/10/2025. Cancellations made after this date may not be refunded.

Join us for a special Sunday Lunch following the Remembrance Sunday Choral Mattins in Temple Church, for those who would like to attend. Lunch is a two course carvery buffet, similar to weekday lunch. Arrival for lunch should be by 1pm. There is no seating plan. Choral Mattins: 10.55am - 11.55am Reception: 12.30pm Lunch: 1pm Open to: Members of the Inns and their guests. (Non members: Scroll beneath the Members Login box and click 'Add Ticket'. Book/Cancel: 30/10/2025 Cancellations made after this date may not be refunded.

Join the Treasurer, Richard Salter KC, and members of the Inn at the Northern Circuit Dinner in Manchester. Drinks: 7pm Dinner: 7.45pm - 10.30pm Dress code: Business attire Open to: All members Called Members and Benchers may bring one guest. Students may not bring a guest at this time but please let us know if you are interested in bringing one, as we will review availability nearer the time. Cancel by: 28/10/2025

Dinner to Celebrate the Amity between the Inn, the City of London Solicitors' Company and the City of London Law Society Reception: 7pm Dinner: 7.30pm - 10.30pm Members may bring a guest. Cancel by 11/11/2025. Cancellations made after this date may not be refunded.

Join the Treasurer, Richard Salter KC, and members of the Inn at the South Eastern Circuit Dinner in London. Drinks: 7pm Dinner: 7.45pm - 10.30pm Dress code: Business attire Open to: All members Called Members and Benchers may bring one guest. Students may not bring a guest at this time but please let us know if you are interested in bringing one, as we will review availability nearer the time. Cancel by: 28/10/2025

Annual weekday, buffet style, Christmas Lunch between 12.15 - 2.30pm (last sitting 1.45pm) £45 per person NB: Parties that would like to be sat together must book together. Bookings over 15 persons, please complete the booking form here>> Non-members: Please scroll beneath the Members Login box and click Add Ticket. Members: Forgotten your password? Email members@innertemple.org.uk Cancellations & Refunds: Contact cateringops@innertemple.org.uk by Friday 28 November. Cancellations after this date will not be refunded. MENU Menu inc 3 courses with 1/2 a bottle of wine or soft drink equivalent per person Starter Mushroom and Chestnut Soup, Carraway Sourdough Crouton, Tarragon Oil (ve) (GF available on request) Main Course Butternut Squash, Lentil and Almond Wellington, Celeriac Jus (ve) Pan Fried Stone Bass, Tomato, Caper and Pepper Fondue, Burnt Butter and Shallot Hollandaise Lightly Smoked Norfolk Bronze Turkey, Sausage Stuffing and Streaky Bacon Ballotine, Cranberry and Balsamic Pan Gravy Sides Maris Piper Roast Potatoes, Rapeseed, Maldon Sea Salt, Black Pepper (v) Roasted Carrots and Parsnips, Maple Syrup and Nigella Seeds (v) Sautéed Sprouts and Chestnuts (v) Braised Red Cabbage, Barolo Vinegar, Red Currant Jelly Desserts Black Cherry and Amaretto Christmas Pudding, English Custard and Brandy Butter* (GF, vegan and alcohol-free puddings available on request) British Cheeseboard, Damson Jam and Crackers (v) Mini Mince Pies (GF and vegan available on request) Selection of Fruits Coffee This is an event for Members and associates of The Inner Temple. To attend, a connection to The Inner Temple is required, and our team will verify this upon registration.

Sunday Christmas Lunch in The Inner Temple Hall following the Carol Service at 11.15am. 8 tickets max per member. Book/Cancel: 28/11/2025 Carol Service: Booking is essential, please click on this Carol Service booking link by 3 November.

...with Father Christmas. Following a Nativity Play in the Temple Church. Nativity Play in Temple Church: 3.30pm Christmas Tea in Inner Temple Hall: 4pm Childrens tickets include present and christmas tea box Adult tickets include tea/coffee and biscuits/mince pies Non members: Scroll to beneath the Members Login box to Add Ticket Members: Please login to book You don't need to book for the Nativity Play but please contact catherine@templechurch.com if your child would like a speaking part in it. Cancel by: 04/12/2025