Become a Bencher of Gray’s Inn
Barrister Members can apply now to become a Master of the Bench and contribute to the Inn’s governance. The responsibility for the organisation and running of the Inn is divided between the Masters of the Bench (also known as ‘Benchers’) in Pension and the Under Treasurer, its Chief Executive. We are seeking barrister Members from … Continued
New Year Honours names Gray’s Inn Members
The King’s 2026 New Year Honours list was announced on 29 December 2025. His Honour Jeffrey Blackett, Member of Hall, was awarded an OBE, Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to justice and to charitable causes, in the New Year’s Honours List. Patrick Brian Kerr, a Member of Hall, was awarded … Continued
Gray’s Inn welcomes new Master Treasurer
We are pleased to announce that The Rt Hon Sir Andrew McFarlane has succeeded The Rt Hon Lady Justice Geraldine Andrews DBE as Master Treasurer 2026. Master McFarlane was called by Gray’s Inn in 1977 and has been a Bencher since 2003. He is President of the Family Division and Head of Family Justice. In … Continued
Supporting more Members into practice: our strategy 2026 – 2030
Gray’s Inn is excited to share the Inn’s strategy for the next five years. We have listened, learned, and collaborated across the membership, through focus groups and committees, to shape a strategy that reflects who we are and where we are going. Our strategy aims to support more Gray’s Inn Members to achieve their goals … Continued
Judicial Appointments – December 2025
The Inn is delighted to note the Judicial appointment of the following Gray’s Inn Members in December 2025. Neil Moody The Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by His Majesty the King of Neil Moody KC to the High Court. Mr Justice Moody will be assigned to the King’s Bench Division where … Continued
New Masters of the Bench 2025
Pension agreed unanimously at their meeting on 19 November to the election of those named below, Masters of the Bench of The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn, in seniority order: Mr Justice (Simon) Birt was appointed a High Court Judge, assigned to the King’s Bench Division, effective with effect from 3 October 2025. Ms Justice … Continued
Pupillage Scholars 2026
We are delighted to announce the following Members have been awarded Pupillage Scholarships: Senior Scholarships Four scholarships have been awarded to pupils of exceptional merit. Arden Scholarship – Joseph Khaw Atkin Scholarship – Robyn Bower-Morris Mould Scholarship – Liv Mould Reid Scholarship – Oli Kilvington Ann Goddard Scholarships Scholarships have been awarded to pupils who … Continued
Judicial Appointments – November 2025
The Inn is delighted to note the Judicial appointment of the following Gray’s Inn Members in November 2025. Anne Hudd The King has appointed Anne Hudd to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David Lammy MP, and the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right … Continued
Purchase bin-end wines from the Inn [Closed]
The Inn is selling bin end wines (the final few bottles of various wines) at a reduced price, to make way for new vintages in our wine cellars. See the wine list (PDF) Members can view and purchase available wines in person only on the following dates: Tuesday 2 December 2025, 4pm – 7pm Wednesday 3 December … Continued
Congratulations Michaelmas Call 2025
Congratulations to all our Members who were Called to the Bar on Thursday 27 November 2025. The names of those called to the bar are also sent for publication in The Times, The Telegraph and The Independent newspapers. Gray’s Inn Library holds copies of The Times and The Telegraph. The following 49 Members of this Society have been deemed by the Masters of … Continued