The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn

📣The Crowther Shield Public Speaking Competition Ballot is now open! The competition takes the form of a plea in mitigation for a fictional character. Previous cases used include Guy Fawkes (conspiracy to cause an explosion), Lady Macbeth (soliciting a murder) and Goldilocks (burglary and criminal damage). Twelve students will be chosen at random by ballot to compete at the competition. The closing date for entry into the ballot is 10 am on Monday 25 November 2024 and students will be informed shortly after. ⚠️PLEASE NOTE, this competition is only open to Lincoln’s Inn Student members, who have not taken part previously. To enter the ballot, click here: https://ow.ly/vs8K50TXlOb

Tuning into #GreatBritishBakeOff this evening? 🍰👀 Grab your own slice of the action at the Western Circuit Bake-Off Challenge in Winchester! Join the Lincoln's Inn Western Circuit Representatives and fellow Western Circuit peers to team up on the day and see who will be crowned the ultimate baker in The Bake-Off Technical Challenge... 🗓️ Saturday 30 November ⌚ 10-14:00 👥 Open to members of all four Inns 📍 Season Cookery School at Lainston House For more information & to book - https://ow.ly/h3LA50TVrsW

The Inn's annual Sir Mota Singh Memorial Lecture will be taking place on Thursday 14 November. This year our speaker will be Barbara Mills KC, Vice-Chair of the The Bar Council of England and Wales, discussing the topic: “A snapshot of Race at the Bar – what will it take to achieve equality”. Barbara is the first Black person and first person of colour to assume the office as Vice Chair of the Bar Council of England and Wales. Find out more and book: https://ow.ly/Ke7m50TT6Sh

📌On Wednesday 6 November we are honoured to welcome the esteemed Dr Síofra O’Leary for our annual EDI Forum Keynote Lecture - “Judging Europe”. Introductions will be made by The Rt. Hon. Lord Justice Singh. 🔎 Dr O'Leary is the former President of the European Court of Human Rights and the first woman to serve as the President of the European Court of Human Rights upon her election in 2022. Before working at the Court, Dr. O’Leary was the Assistant Director for the Centre of European Legal Studies at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Emmanuel College. 🔎 Sir Rabinder Singh is a Lord Justice of Appeal and President of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal. He was appointed to the Court of Appeal in 2017 and elected as a Bencher of Lincoln’s Inn in 2009. 📌 Available to join online and in person. 👥 The event is open to all Book your place now - visit - https://ow.ly/1Sb250TT9xU

October is Black History Month and this year’s theme is reclaiming narratives, with a commitment to correcting historical inaccuracies and showcasing the untold success stories and the full complexity of Black heritage. We invite you to read, watch and listen to stories from Black legal professionals: 📖 Read Judge Munonyedi’s reflections on key Black figures in Britain’s history: https://lnkd.in/erHSvU27 ▶️ Watch Baroness Scotland, the first Black woman to take silk, tell the story of her remarkable career as part of the Next 100 Years: Women In Law project: https://lnkd.in/eumsX2Bx   🎧 Listen to barrister Alexandra Wilson talk about her early career experiences as a young Black woman on BBC Outlook: https://lnkd.in/eZBrEa8z #BlackHistoryMonth

FAO aspiring barristers: It was a pleasure to join Sandy Phipps on 9 October 2024 to speak to prospective bar candidates at The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn. Check out the link below for a recording of this latest “Innsight Day” to hear us reflect on, among other things, the self-employed v employed bar (notably working at the Government Legal Department), networking, maximising academic and practical experience, not giving up, and the lessons we can learn from Dr Seuss. Thanks as ever to Alexis Friday for being a brilliant Chair. https://lnkd.in/dT39FQk5

🎼 Joanna Marsh’s composition 'Batter My Heart', commissioned by the Inn, has been nominated for a prestigious Ivor Novello Composer Award at The Ivors Classical Awards 2024 (The Ivors Academy )! 🏛️The piece was commissioned to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the dedication of Lincoln’s Inn Chapel. Find out more: https://ow.ly/GRsu50TSkeW #IvorNovello #ClassicalMusic #ComposerAward #JoannaMarsh #MusicComposition #MusicNominations

📢We're #hiring 📂Team Administrator (on site) 🤝£33,000 p.a. 📅Apply by Monday 4 November at 17:00 ✉️For further details and a full job description, email [email protected] https://ow.ly/W7UT50TRqCt The team administrator provides administrative support to our Membership & Education Department and the Director of Membership & Education, as well as for a range of activities, events, and projects. We're looking for someone with experience of providing administrative support within a busy work environment, or experience of supporting committees or other regular meetings. You'll need excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to use own initiative and prioritise a busy workload with minimum supervision. #JobOpportunities #TeamAdministrator #AdminJobs #JobOpening #Careers #JoinOurTeam #JobApplication

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📢Last chance to book! 📢Bookings for our #BlackHistoryMonth Diversity Dinner close on Wednesday 23 October at 12:00. The event is open to members of all four Inns of Court and their guests. Book now: https://ow.ly/5LkS50TPKWZ