Jaime Hamilton KC
Leader
Dear All
The new Circuit Junior, Sam Watson of Atlantic Chambers, was sworn in last night at mess in Manchester. Congratulations to Sam.
He follows Marie-Claire Gane who has completed her stint as Junior. MCG has been a class act. I cannot thank her enough. I am sure that for her, as it is for me, the visit of the LCJ to mess will stand out as one of the great Circuit occasions. MCG can now bask in the best moment of being Circuit Junior - when it’s all over.
Regards
Jaime
Welcome to the Northern Circuit, a place of proud history, strong traditions, legal excellence and, importantly, overwhelming friendliness!
Stretching as it does from the Border City of Carlisle in Cumbria at its northernmost point, running through beautiful Lakeland to the port of Whitehaven in the West, on through Preston and Burnley in the heart of Lancashire to the great Northern powerhouses of Manchester, now regarded by many as England’s “second city”, and Liverpool, famous world-wide for its breathtaking waterfront over which Queen Elizabeth II Law Courts now keep watch, and most recently joined by the historic city of Chester and its surrounding county – the Northern Circuit remains at the forefront of legal development.
Hardship Fund
Training and Education
Wellbeing
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Mess
Equality & Diversity
Directory & Supplement
A review of Bullying, Harassment and Inappropriate Behaviour at the Bar Hosted by the Northern Circuit Equality, Diversity and Social Mobility Committee
We are pleased to invite all members of Circuit to joint us for a discussion on the systemic issues of bullying, harassment and discrimination at the Bar. This session will be of particular importance to those members of Circuit involved with the management of their chambers or their chambers’ work on Equality and Diversity (including EDOs).
16th September 2024
HH David Lynch
This is the saddest of news I am afraid. In the early hours of this morning, His Honour David Lynch passed away, aged 84.
8th August 2024
Jan
31
2025
Hilary Term 2025 Liverpool Informal Mess
*** BOOKING DEADLINE: 17.01.25*** Informal Liverpool Mess 18:30 for 19:00 Matou Pan Asian Restaurant 2nd floor, Mersey Ferry Terminal, George Parade, Pier Head - Seacombe, Liverpool, Building L3 1BY *please note this mess has limited capacity - places will be secured on a first come, first served basis and only once payment has been made to Circuit.**
Feb
13
2025
Hilary Term 2025 Carlisle Combined Mess
***BOOKING DEADLINE: 30.01.25*** COMBINED HIGH COURT JUDGES’ AND CIRCUIT JUDGES’ MESS 19:00 for 19:30, Black Tie Venue: Crown Hotel, Wetheral Steele's Bank, Wetheral, Carlisle CA4 8ES *** Accommodation requests via Circuit Admin when booking onto mess - see members area for hotel rates ***
Feb
20
2025
Hilary Term 2025 Manchester Combined Mess
***BOOKING DEADLINE: 06.02.25*** COMBINED HIGH COURT JUDGES’ AND CIRCUIT JUDGES’ MESS 18:30 for 19:00, Informal Dress Venue: The Midland Hotel Peter Street Manchester, M60 2DS