Seeking Counsel to Represent the Inn at the Inns’ Conduct Committee

From time to time, but infrequently, the Inn is required to refer cases of student member misconduct to the Inns’ Conduct Committee (ICC) under the ICC’s Disputed Facts Protocol. In such cases, the Inn must appoint Counsel to draft charges, prepare a case summary, and present the case before the Hearing Panel.

We also occasionally require Counsel to appear before the Inn’s own disciplinary panels to determine whether alleged misconduct meets the threshold for referral to the ICC.

The Inn is therefore seeking to establish a pool of volunteer Counsel to assist with these matters. Experience in regulatory, disciplinary, or criminal work would be particularly welcome, though not essential. Above all, we are looking for volunteers who are responsive and able to assist within the required timescales, given that these proceedings can affect a student’s progress to the Bar.

These matters arise relatively rarely, typically three or four times each year, and we hope that, with a sufficient pool of volunteers, no individual barrister would be asked to assist more than once annually.

If you would like to volunteer, or if you have any questions about what the role involves, please contact the Inn’s Membership Registrar, Jude Hodgson, on jhodgson@innertemple.org.uk or 020 7797 8206.