Samantha Hillas KC
Leader
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.
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Pupillage Training: 14 - 18 December 2026
Monday 14 December - Friday 18 December 2026. If you wish to register your pupil for a place please note that all 5 days are to be attended irrespective of practice area. This programme is only available to pupils who have already commenced their pupillage at the time of training. Your pupil is not automatically allocated a place at this point, please ensure you register them with Circuit Admin by the deadline of Friday 14 August 2026. Can I ask you to urge your "trained trainers" to contact Circuit to assist with this training. If you have any members who wish to become a trainer please contact Circuit Admin for further information.
3rd June 2026


Sep
07
2024
RASSO Training - Course available upon request - Contact Circuit Admin
RASSO Training Free to Members of Circuit £100 to non Members
Jun
09
2026
NPP Ethics Part I of II - Via Zoom
NPP Ethics Part I of II
Jun
16
2026
NPP Ethics Part II of II - via Zoom
NPP Ethics Part II
Jun
25
2026
Trinity Term 2026 Manchester Combined mess [booking deadline: 11 June 2026]
COMBINED HIGH COURT JUDGES’ AND CIRCUIT JUDGES’ MESS 18:30 for 19:00, Informal Dress [Booking deadline 8th January 2026] **See Members area for Corporate rates for Midland Hotel, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel and Maldron**
Jul
16
2026
Trinity Term 2026 Liverpool Combined mess [booking deadline: 2 July 2026]
Liverpool Combined Judges' Mess 18:30 for 19:00, Informal Dress [Booking deadline 2 July 2026] **See Members area for Corporate rates for School Lane and Hope Street hotels**
Sep
16
2026
Pupil Supervisor Training [Booking deadline 9 September 2026]