Launch of the International Circuit

On 5 February 2025, the Inn hosted a reception to launch its International Circuit (formerly the European Circuit). It was attended by about 80 people comprised not only of members of the Bar and Judiciary (from all Inns), but also by guests representing international organisations with which the Inn has developed a working relationship.

As was pointed out during the course of my welcoming remarks, the Inn is privileged to have amongst its Benchers those who hold or have held distinguished positions in international organisations, including Dame Rosalyn Higgins (first female President of the ICJ), Sir Konrad Schiemann (Judge at the Court of Justice of the European Union) and Justice Adrian Saunders (President of the Caribbean Court of Justice), to name but a few (see link to more details below).

The Inn has an extremely active International Committee, which in the past 12 months has contributed to – and in some cases initiated – projects as wide-ranging as international moot competitions, seminars on diverse legal topics and rule of law matters, the most important of which is the provision of assistance to lawyers and judges in Argentina which is transitioning from an inquisitorial to an adversarial form of trial. Additionally, members of the committee assist with requests from the Bar Council, Judicial Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), and others, to host overseas visitors.

The purpose of the Circuit is to build upon the work of the International Committee and encourage those who join to take part in and, indeed, initiate projects in which the Inn may be of assistance. Amongst the Inn’s staff are individuals, such as Jennie Collis Price, who have developed considerable experience in dealing with international projects. However, it is also intended that it will provide a forum for exchanges of ideas with overseas colleagues and thereby promote contacts with such colleagues.

The Inn plans to hold at least one major social event each year in pursuit of these goals. Members of the Inn who have an international practice or are interested in international affairs are strongly urged not only to join the Circuit but to contact either Jennie or the Secretary to the Circuits Committee, Jude Hodgson, with any proposals they may have for projects relevant to the aims of the Circuit.

Her Excellency Judge Korner CMG KC
Master of the International Circuit

Distinguished International Members | The Inner Temple
innertemple.org.uk/intlaunch