A Joint event between the Inns of Court Alliance for Women and King’s Counsel Appointments.
Join the Inns of Court Alliance for Women and King’s Counsel Appointments for a panel discussion looking at the process of applying for silk. Questions will be taken on the night and are welcome in advance, please send them to events@graysinn.org.uk. The event will be followed by a reception and networking. This event is open to all who are in the zone and thinking of applying for silk but would like to hear from the KCA, ask questions and hear more about the process. The focus will be on issues which may face women applicants in particular but men are most welcome and encouraged to attend.
- Chair and speakers
Chair:
Amanda Pinto KC
Speakers:
- Monisha Shah (Chair KCA)
- Dame Anne Rafferty, KCA Legal Member
- Nneka Akudolu KC, 2 Hare Court, London (criminal Bar) – 2022 silk
- Sonia Nolten KC, 2 Temple Gardens, London (civil/commercial Bar) – 2023 silk
- Eleanor Temple KC, Kings Chambers, Leeds (chancery/insolvency Bar) – 2024 silk
- Themes
Themes:
- Is silk the right step for you? vs Please don’t feel it is not right for you!
- Myth-busting regarding applying for silk – competencies & evidence needed /the number and level of judicial assessors / balance of oral vs written advocacy etc
- When should you start planning for an application? – timing? Practical issues – how best to prepare? what experience to seek?
- Whether consultant input is needed/helpful?
- What systems can chambers put in place to support those considering making an application?
- Personal experiences of (a) deciding to make an application, (b) the application process and (c) life having been appointed a KC (highlighting any differences resulting from practice area, geographical region etc)
- Supporting silk pathways for Black barristers (see Race Equality Toolkit December 2024)
Event details
Location: Bingham Room
Date and registration time: Tuesday 11 March, 5.30pm
Who can attend: Open to all
Dress Code: Smart casual
Cost:
- In person: £10
- Online: £5
Booking
Book online via the Gray’s Inn Online System (GIOS).