Being included within a unique network of all events taking place on your Circuit to assist in your practice and professional development. This includes being kept up to date regarding your Courts and best practices across the Northern Circuit.
Receiving regular communications about circuit social events, training, professional development, appointments, and opportunities for members.
Priority places given for all Training (compulsory and optional) provided by some exceptional trainers, thus avoiding the necessity to travel off Circuit for ongoing training for continuing professional development.
Opportunities to become trainers on Circuit
Opportunities to become a member of the Executive committee to assist in the running and governance of Circuit
Free webinars and guest speakers
Subsidised Training
Subsidised Mess dinners
Subsidised sporting events: Cricket, golf, hockey and rugby: hosted on alternat years with the Irish Bar and/or against North Eastern Circuit members.
Being part of a Circuit committed to improving equality and diversity for all. Becoming a member of the Race Working Group or Equality and Diversity group to assist in these improvements for all our members.
Access to Circuit Administration and a full-time Circuit Administrator, Clare, to assist you in any training or professional requirements to assist with your practice.
Friendship, mentoring, support and general well-being between colleagues across all cities and all practice areas on the Northern Circuit.
Access to a Hardship Fund for times of financial crisis
Under 4 years PQE |
£54 per annum collected twice yearly at £27 |
Over 4 years PQE |
£135 per annum collected twice yearly at £67.50 |
Silks |
£225 per annum collected twice yearly at £112.50 |
Out of Town members |
£15 per annum collected twice yearly at £7.50 |