Mixed Messes provides an opportunity to socialise in small groups with Benchers and Members of Hall and to learn about the Inn and the profession.
The evening begins with a drinks reception where you can meet other attendees and later dine with barrister and judicial members of the Inn. Dinner is preceded by a lecture given by a guest of the Treasurer.
Title: Lord Pannick KC on Advocacy
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Lord Pannick KCLord Pannick KC is a Bencher of Gray’s Inn and practices at Blackstone Chambers. He is one of the Bar’s most highly regarded advocates, predominantly practising in Public Law & Human Rights and Constitutional Law, specialising in appellate advocacy. He has acted in a many of the leading public law cases of the last 30 years, appearing in 100 cases in the Appellate Committee of the House of Lords (before it became the Supreme Court), more than 25 cases in the Supreme Court, more than 25 cases in the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg and over 30 cases in the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. He appears both for Claimants and for Respondents – whether government departments or other public bodies. Lord Pannick was called to the Bar by Gray’s Inn in 1979 and was appointed to silk in 1992. He became a Crossbench Peer in 2008. |
Event details
Location: Hall, Benchers’ Entrance
Date and registration time: Thursday 19 February, 5.30pm
Who can attend: Open to all Members of the Inn
Dress code: Dark suits and gowns (gowns provided)
Cost:
Members of Hall and Benchers who wish to volunteer to host our student members and undergraduate guests for the evening should contact roberta.lai@graysinn.org.uk.
All other prices are as follows:
- Students (Gray’s Inn student members only): £24
- Barristers (from 3 years of Call): £33
- Barristers and Benchers who have been invited to attend as part of the Inn’s Outreach work will not be charged.
Cost online open to Circuit students and TQLs ONLY:
- All Members: £6
Booking
Book online via the Gray’s Inn Online System (GIOS).
Booking opens: 15 December
Booking closes: 16 February
Qualifying Sessions
Qualifying Session (QS): 1 QS
Theme: Legal knowledge, justice and the Rule of Law
Learning aims:
- Analyse concepts and principles in relation to the rule of law, the administration of justice and the Bar of England and Wales.
- Contribute to legal debate and discussion.
- Develop legal knowledge and understanding through discussion with practitioners.
This QS relates to the following elements of the Professional Statement for Barristers: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 3.1, 4.1
Preparation required: No
Please see Qualifying Sessions for further information.