News update from The Bar Council
Vice-Treasurer 2023
Master Peter Coulson has been elected unopposed as Vice-Treasurer for 2023. The Vice-Treasurer will be the deputy for the Treasurer in 2023 (Master Nicola Davies), and will become Treasurer in 2024. Master Coulson was called by Gray’s Inn in 1982 and was elected a Master of the Bench by Gray’s in 2006. He became a Lord … Continued
Royal Guests at the Treasurer’s Reception
Judicial Appointments
The Inn is delighted to note the Judicial appointment of a Gray’s Inn Member Appointment of support to Lead Judge for Private Family Law Mrs Justice Knowles as Lead Judge for Private Family Law, with Mrs Justice Morgan who will provide additional support to Mrs Justice Knowles in her role. View further details on the … Continued
The Lee Essay Prize 2022
Founded in 1864 by the late John Lee (1783-1866), a Master of the Bench, well known astronomer and Fellow of the Royal Society, essays are invited on a selected subject on the Common or Statute Law of England and Wales. This competition awards a first prize of up to £1,500 and a second prize of … Continued
The Michael Beloff Essay Prize 2022
Sponsored by The Hon Michael Beloff QC, a Master of the Bench and Treasurer in 2009, this competition was founded in 2009 for an essay on a selected subject in Administrative Law. This competition awards a winning prize of up to £1,000! The winning author will be invited to include their essay in the Gray’s Inn … Continued
Scholarships – Advanced Advocacy Course (Keble)
The South Eastern Circuit Bar Mess Foundation Advanced International Advocacy Course, at Keble College, Oxford, is an excellent opportunity for barristers to develop their advocacy skills to the highest standards. Up to 5 Scholarships are available for Gray’s Inn Members. Dates: Tuesday 30th August 2022 until Saturday 3rd September 2022 (concluding at 5pm) Location: Keble College, Oxford Equivalent to 33 CPD hours, … Continued
French-English Law Essay Prize 2022
Gide and Gray’s Inn delighted to announce the title for their French-English Law Essay Prize 2022 Gide is very pleased to be collaborating with The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn (“Gray’s Inn”) on a French-English Law Essay Prize. The judging panel for the prize will be chaired by Lady Justice Nicola Davies who will be joined by: Michael Butcher … Continued
Moot Competition Finalists
Guidance for support to Ukraine
Following discussion by the Inn’s Management Committee we provide guidance to Members as to how they might provide support to Ukraine through charitable donations (for which individuals might be eligible to claim tax relief) and/or by the provision of pro bono advice or other assistance. Though there are of course a number of routes available … Continued