Pupils' Programme 2025/26

All pupils are required by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) to satisfactorily complete a minimum of twelve hours of practical advocacy training, usually within their first six months of pupillage.

The Inn runs two advocacy training courses each academic year. Each course consists of  a series of in-person sessions as well as a residential weekend.

As part of the pupils programme, the Inn also delivers a one day Practice Management Day (PMD). The PMD provides useful, practical information, directly from judges, clerks, solicitors barristers and accountants about all aspects of managing a practice at the Bar.

The fee for the advocacy training course and PMD is £31. Please note, there are limited spaces on Course A and B.

Compulsory Pupils’ Advocacy Training Course 2025 –  Course A  (Oct/Nov). CLOSED

Compulsory Pupils’ Advocacy Training Course 2026 – Course B (Jan/Feb). FULLY BOOKED

• Course Introduction and Criminal Case Analysis Evening: 13 January 2026, Inner Temple, 17.45-20.30
• Closing Speeches and Civil Case Analysis Evening: 15 January 2026, Inner Temple, 17.45-20.00
• Pupils Residential Weekend: 23 – 25 January 2026, The Berystede Hotel & Spa, Ascot
• Pupils Applications Day: 7 February 2026, Inner Temple, 09.30-15.00
• Pupils Mock Trials – 12/17/24/ 26 February 2026, Royal Courts of Justice or Old Bailey, 17.15-19.30

The next PMD will take place on Saturday 10 January 2026, Inner Temple, 10.00 – 15.00.