Gray's Inn

Next week, Gray's Inn will be walking 10km with the London Legal Support Trust on the 9th June.

The London supports hundreds of advice charities, ensuring those in need are able to access justice.

👉 Please consider donating here: https://londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/gray-s-inn-2026

As we approach the Whitsun break, please note that the Inn will be closed from Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May.

During this time, services including the Treasury, Education and Lunch in Hall will be unavailable.

The Bridge Bar and Library will remain open from 26–29 May on reduced hours (9am–5pm).

Normal operations will resume on Monday 1 June.

🌻We wish all our Members a restful and enjoyable break.

Didn’t secure pupillage this round? Don’t stop here. 💭

Our Reflections Scheme offers you the chance to build a meaningful relationship with a practising barrister in your chosen area of law ⚖️

Gain tailored advice, strengthen your applications, and develop the confidence to take your next step towards the Bar.

This is targeted support designed to help you succeed.

Applications close Monday 1 June ⏳ https://www.graysinn.org.uk/education/students/career-development/pupillage-application-support/

Monday evening saw students compete in the semi-final of our annual Gray’s Inn Moot Competition.

All participants excelled, demonstrating their advocacy skills in front of our volnteer moot judges (which even includes members of the Court of Appeal and High Court)!

Congratulations to our competition finalists, Max Thomas, Naomi Cooper, Siobhan Eddie, and Tess Hughes - who will go head-to-head in the final this summer.

If you’re considering applying for our popular marshalling scheme the window of opportunity is open this Trinity term

🚨Apply by Friday 12 June

The Marshalling Scheme will facilitate contact between you and a judge and enable you to accompany a judge to court. Through face-to-face interaction with a judge, you will gain an insight into the role of the judiciary, court procedure and different styles of advocacy.💫

⚖️ https://www.graysinn.org.uk/education/students/career-development/marshalling-scheme/

Up to five scholarships are available for Gray’s Inn Members practising in publicly funded work to attend this prestigious five-day residential advocacy course at Keble College, Oxford.

🗓 Applications close soon apply before Monday 25 May 2026

Find out more and apply:

Scholarships Available: Advanced International Advocacy Course 2026 - graysinn.org.uk Applications for the The South Eastern Circuit Tim Dutton CBE KC Advanced International Advocacy Course 2026 are now open. The aim of this course is to encourage and develop the highest standards of advocacy amongst practitioners in England and Wales. It is widely regarded as the most demanding and....

Reflections scheme applications for 2026 are now open ✨

If you’ve applied for pupillage and been unsuccessful, this scheme is here to support you on your journey to the Bar ⚖️

You’ll be paired with a Member of the Inn who can offer guidance, insight and encouragement as you prepare for your next application.

Stay committed - your next opportunity could be just around the corner.

Apply by Monday 1 June ⏳

https://www.graysinn.org.uk/education/students/career-development/pupillage-application-support/

We’re delighted to celebrate the students who have secured pupillage offers this week!

If you have accepted an offer of pupillage, please remember to let the Inn know so we can ensure you have access to tailored support and education as you take the next step on your journey to the Bar. Register your pupillage: https://ow.ly/9xLU50YXAxU

For those who didn’t receive an offer this time, don’t be disheartened. Being unsuccessful in the pupillage application process is incredibly common, and many outstanding barristers faced rejection before succeeding. Your Inn is here to support you with continuing education, training, and career development opportunities, as well as a membership community that understands exactly what you're going through.

Pupillage Registration Form - graysinn.org.uk Congratulations on obtaining pupillage! The Inn must always be notified of your pupillage, tenancy or change of career. Please submit the below Pupillage Registration Form to register your pupillage with the Inn. On the form you can register first and second six or third six. You must also register....

What a fantastic weekend at our Student Residential in York! ✨

A huge thank you to all the students who attended. From advocacy sessions to networking and social events, it was wonderful to see everyone come together, learn and connect.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to all the staff and trainers who generously volunteered their time, expertise and support throughout the weekend - your contribution made the Residential possible.

We hope everyone left feeling inspired, encouraged and excited as you continue on in your Bar studies ⚖️

The Inn is delighted to note the Judicial appointments of the following Gray’s Inn Members in April 2026.

⚖️Richard Woods
⚖️Clare Mary Geneste Ambrose
⚖️Charles Chopin Coventry
⚖️Emma Louise Cowen
⚖️Birgitte Hagem
⚖️Clare Danielle Hennessy
⚖️David Michael Horne
⚖️Elizabeth Claire Lugg
⚖️Angela Ricciardi
⚖️Rupert Lucien Edward Russell
⚖️Sahil Alexander Narayan Sinha
⚖️Emily Jane Verity

🔗Find out more:

Judicial Appointments – April 2026 - graysinn.org.uk The Inn is delighted to note the Judicial appointment of the following Gray’s Inn Members in April 2026. Richard Wood The Lord Chancellor, The Right Honourable David Lammy MP, has appointed Richard Wood to be a Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales). Richard Wood...