Gray’s Inn welcomes new Treasurer
Celebrating 65 Years
There has been a Library building at the Inn since at least the sixteenth century. Our current building, the new Holker Library opened in December 1958, 65 years ago. Destroyed during the Blitz During the Blitz, the Library was hit several times. The sad scenes were reported in Graya. “The first war damage to the … Continued
Judicial Appointments – December 2023
The Inn is delighted to note the Judicial appointments of the following Gray’s Inn Members in December 2023. Lisa Clarke The King has appointed Lisa Clarke to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Alex Chalk KC MP and the former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, … Continued
New Year Honours names Gray’s Inn Member
Service changes over Christmas break
We are taking a Christmas holiday. Wishing all Members a Happy Christmas and New Year. Lunch in Hall and the Bridge Bar are closed and reopen on Monday 8 January 2024. The Library is closed and reopens on Wednesday 3 January 2024: From Wednesday 3 January to Friday 5 January they open from 9am-5pm. On … Continued
GIBC Election 2023 Results
Congratulations to the following Members of Hall who were elected to the Gray’s Inn Barristers’ Committee and will begin their terms in 2024. Victoria Ellis was re-elected. It was a very competitive field with the highest turnout in years, so thank you to all who stood. Ivor Frank (1979 Call, Church Court Chambers) Victoria Ellis (2010 … Continued
Judicial Appointments – November 2023
The Inn is delighted to note the Judicial appointments of the following Gray’s Inn Members in November 2023. Alexia Power The King has appointed Alexia Power to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Alex Chalk KC MP and the former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, … Continued
Congratulations Michaelmas Call 2023
Congratulations to all our Members who were Called to the Bar on Thursday 23 November 2023. 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 47 Members of this … Continued
Travel bursary support scheme
The Inn has introduced a travel bursary scheme for GDL and Bar Course student Members. This scheme aims to support our student Members who need financial support to travel to an in-person Qualifying Session. Students studying the Bar Course on Circuit (outside of London) can apply on one occasion during their Bar Course. London based … Continued
Co Option to the Barristers’ Committee
The Gray’s Inn Barristers’ Committee is the Voice of Hall. It has two permanent representatives on the Inn’s Management Committee and represents all Members of Hall. The Committee is currently looking to co-opt a member of the Employed Bar to serve for a term of two years (2024 – 2025). If you are an Employed … Continued