The Inn’s Seniors in Hall are a committee of Members of the Inn (collectively known as the Panel) responsible to the Bench and selected to fulfill certain duties in Hall during student events.
Applications to become a Senior in Hall are open now. Please apply using the form below.
Their responsibilities include:
- keeping good order in Hall, term-keeping Sunday lunches and such other occasions as the Bench shall identify
- encouraging Members to participate in Hall life
- review of the customs of Hall and liaison, as appropriate, with the Barristers’ Committee
The Panel comprises of a maximum of 15 barrister Members who are usually appointed in July of each year. Should you wish join, you must apply in writing to the Under Treasurer (the Inn will publicise the application deadline as it approaches). You can find full details regarding the Panel, its purpose and membership in its constitution which can be found in appendix D of the Inn’s Standing Orders.
You can find further information regarding the duties of the Seniors in Hall in Guidance for Seniors in Hall (PDF)
Current Seniors
- James Davison
- Mark Eldridge
- Wen-Li Foo
- Rachel Gillman
- Afolake Jaja
- Amanda Jepson
- Cheryl Jones (Doyenne)
- Patrick Kerr
- Keith Knight (Recorder)
- Richard Offord
- Catherine Peck
- James Pretsell
- Adam Richardson
- Victoria Von Wachter
- Russell Wilcox
Application to become a Senior in Hall
Barrister Members are to complete the form below to apply to become a Senior-in-Hall.
The requirements for consideration are:
- ordinarily at least 10 years call
- a familiarity with dining
- an affection for the customs of Hall
- an ability to exercise sensitive but firm control over Hall
- availability to deputise at short notice if a duty Senior has to withdraw at the last moment
- availability to sit when rota’d each dining term
- to be approachable and supportive particularly to student members.
The application deadline is Monday 24 June 2024.