Pegasus Scholarships – applications now open
The four Inns support the Pegasus Scholarship Scheme which offers tenants and employed barristers within seven years of practice the opportunity to travel abroad and work as lawyers in other common law jurisdictions and the European Union. These scholarships are administered by Inner Temple. The two opportunities available are: Outgoing Scholarships Paris Bar Exchange Members … Continued
[Closed] Become a member of the Gray’s Inn Barristers’ Committee
Barrister Members of Gray’s Inn can apply now to serve on GIBC (the Gray’s Inn Barristers’ Committee). GIBC is the voice of Hall with two of its elected members serving on the Management Committee, therefore playing a key part in the governance of the Inn. This year we are looking at electing three barristers in … Continued
Judicial Appointments – September 2025
The Inn is delighted to note the Judicial appointment of the following Gray’s Inn Members in September 2025. Simon Birt he Lady Chief Justice is delighted to welcome the appointment by his Majesty the King of Simon Birt KC to the High Court. Mr Justice Birt will be assigned to the King’s Bench Division where … Continued
New Barristers’ Committee Travel Fund Scheme
The Inn is delighted to launch Barristers’ Committee Travel Fund. This scheme aims to support Members of Hall, especially junior practitioners and those on Circuit who practice outside London, to attend social and governance events at their Inn. Whilst the Inn is undertaking more activities on Circuit, led and supported by the Barristers’ Committee Circuit … Continued
Apply to the Vis Moot team
Each year, a Gray’s Inn team enters the Vis Moot (The Annual Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot). Current student Members can apply to join the Vis Team 2025 – 2026. International commercial arbitration is recognised as the dispute resolution mechanism of choice for many parties to cross-border transactions. Lawyers based in the UK … Continued
Bar Course Scholarships – applications open
Applications are now open for Gray’s Inn Bar Course Scholarships, supporting those undertaking the vocational stage of Bar training. The deadline to apply is Friday 31 October 2025. Every scholarship awarded by Gray’s Inn comes with a guaranteed minimum financial award. Successful applicants will also have the chance to apply for a financial assessment and … Continued
Judicial Appointments – August 2025
The Inn is delighted to note the Judicial appointment of the following Gray’s Inn Members in August 2025 Melanie Plimmer The Senior President of Tribunals, the Right Honourable Sir James Dingemans, has appointed Melanie Plimmer as Deputy Chamber President of the Immigration and Asylum Chamber of the Upper Tribunal with effect from 28 August 2025. … Continued
The COIC Matched Funding Scheme
The Council of the Inns of Court (COIC) welcomes applications for matched funding for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 pupillages The COIC Pupillage Matched Funded Scheme (PMF) helps provide additional pupillages in Chambers, and other approved training organisations, predominantly engaged in legally aided work. Encouragingly, a growing number of Chambers are applying for COIC matched funded … Continued
Appointment of Vice Treasurer for 2026
Master Naomi Ellenbogen has been elected as Vice-Treasurer for 2026. The Hon Mrs Justice Ellenbogen DBE will serve as the deputy to the Treasurer (The Rt Hon Sir Andrew McFarlane) in 2026 and will succeed him as Treasurer in 2027. Master Ellenbogen was called to the Bar by Gray’s Inn in 1992 and appointed Queen’s … Continued