30th October 2026
ArchivedSEC Annual Dinner
The Great Hall, Lincoln's Inn
An evening of tradition, fellowship and oratory. Hosted by the South Eastern Circuit at the Great Hall of Lincoln's Inn.
24th October 2026
ArchivedRASSO Training
QEB Hollis Whiteman Chambers
The Circuit’s RASSO training returns for 2026: a morning of practical sessions for those who prosecute and defend in rape and serious sexual offences cases. CPS accredited, 4 hours CPD, in person only, free. Now fully booked.
23rd October 2026
ArchivedFirst Six Pupils Event
Gray's Inn
The Circuit's annual evening for new pupils, hosted by kind permission of Gray's Inn. Now fully booked with a waiting list.
Snaresbrook Crown Court: Mental Health Roundtable
Snaresbrook Crown Court, the Bar Mess
HHJ Cuthbert chairs a roundtable bringing together mental health practitioners, legal practitioners and criminal justice partners to discuss improving access to justice and the handling of cases involving people with mental health conditions.
29th September 2026
ArchivedCommissioner for Conduct
25 Bedford Row, London
An in-person event for members to meet Dame Maria Miller, Commissioner for Conduct, to discuss progress on tackling bullying and harassment at the Bar and what members would like to see next. Spaces are limited.
25th to 29th August 2026
ArchivedTimothy Dutton CBE KC Advanced International Advocacy Course
Keble College, Oxford
The Circuit's flagship residential advocacy programme, founded in 1994 by Timothy Dutton CBE KC and widely regarded as the finest advocacy course in the world.
26th to 31st July 2026
ArchivedFlorida Criminal Law Advocacy Course
University of Florida Levin College of Law, Gainesville
The SEC criminal advocacy programme at UF Levin College. Applications closed; course runs 26-31 July 2026.
Kingston Crown Court Summer Party
Kingston Crown Court
Drinks and canapés. Barristers, advocates, solicitors, court staff and professional court users all welcome.
Sussex Bar Mess Dog Show
Kingston Pavilion
The Sussex Bar Mess Dog Show in aid of Sussex Pet Rescue. £10 entry per dog.
Isleworth Crown Court Summer Garden Party
Judges' Garden, Crown Court at Isleworth
Marking Isleworth Crown Court's 40th anniversary. Hosted by the Judges of Isleworth and the Surrey & South London Bar Mess.
Summer Drinks — Guildford Crown Court 40th Birthday
Guildford Crown Court
A summer drinks reception celebrating the 40th birthday of Guildford Crown Court. All welcome.
1st July to 1st October 2026
ArchivedSouth Eastern Legal Walks
Eleven towns across the South East
Evening 10km sponsored walks for the London Legal Support Trust, from Guildford on 1st July to Winchester on 1st October. Every penny raised went to free legal advice services in the region.
Sussex Bar Mess Garden Party
The Hove Club
The annual Sussex Bar Mess Garden Party at The Hove Club. Members, families and pupils welcome.
Parenting at the Bar: practice, pressure and family life
Online (Zoom)
A panel session on managing diaries, listing, maternity and paternity leave, and returning to advocacy with confidence.
Criminal Procedure Rules 2025 — what changed and why it matters
Online (Zoom)
Clive Smith on the 2025 Criminal Procedure Rules — what changed, the rationale, and the practical consequences for day-to-day case management.
Digital Evidence in 2026: mobiles, messaging apps, and social media
Online (Zoom)
Jonathan Fisher KC on the practical realities and legal principles around digital evidence in criminal cases.
26th to 30th May 2026
ArchivedFlorida Civil Advocacy Course
St Thomas University College of Law, Miami
The SEC Advanced Civil Trial Advocacy Program — a one-week residential course at St Thomas University, Miami. Applications closed; course runs 26-30 May 2026.
