Newly Elected Honorary Benchers 2025
Pension agreed unanimously at their meeting on 15 October to the election of those named below as Honorary Benchers of The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn: Philip Aldworth – Chair of Advocacy Training for the Bar of Northern Ireland The Honourable Justice Andrew Thomas Kaneen Corlett – First Deemster and Clerk of the Rolls of the Isle of Man … Continued
Congratulations Deferred Trinity Call 2025
Congratulations to all our Members who were Called to the Bar on Wednesday 8 October 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 46 Members of this Society have been deemed by the Masters of … Continued
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
Latest Library Display: Eighty years of the United Nations
This autumn, the Library is marking the eightieth anniversary of the United Nations with a new series of displays that explores its history, achievements and Gray’s Inn connections. The UN officially marks its eightieth anniversary on the 24th October. The United Nations formed in response to the Second World War, with the aim of preventing … 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
Speak for Success: Inspiring the Next Generation
Speak for Success is a new initiative created to help young people build vital oracy skills and confidence. Developed by the Bar Council in partnership with the Inns of Court, teachers, and practising barristers, the programme offers resources to support students in speaking, listening, and developing persuasive arguments – while also introducing them to a … 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
Gray’s Inn welcomes the City of London Scholars of 2025
We were delighted to welcome our 2025 City of London Scholars to Gray’s Inn this week. The Scholars will start their first year of university later this month. City of London Scholarships are available to students who have previously successfully participated in a Gray’s Inn (or affiliated) outreach programme and intend to pursue a career … Continued