The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn

The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn One of the four Inns of Court. A professional membership body for students & qualified barristers.
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The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn is one of four Inns of Court in London to which barristers of England and Wales belong and where they are called to the Bar.

One week left! 🗓️Have you had your say in our Member Research Survey yet? Check your inbox for your personal link or vis...
15/06/2026

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Have you had your say in our Member Research Survey yet? Check your inbox for your personal link or visit https://ow.ly/bNPl50Zb0tL — it only takes 10–15 minutes and all responses are anonymous and confidential.

14/06/2026

Come behind the scenes of a Grand Day at Lincoln's Inn: 160 guests, our finest silver, the Band of the Welsh Guards, and food to make your mouth water — all made possible by our wonderful team ✨

in 1923, Cornelia Sorabji was Called to the Bar at Lincoln’s Inn.A pioneer long before this milestone, she was the fir...
13/06/2026

in 1923, Cornelia Sorabji was Called to the Bar at Lincoln’s Inn.

A pioneer long before this milestone, she was the first woman to study law at Oxford University, the first woman to sit the Bachelor of Civil Laws examination there in 1892, and the first woman to practise law in both India and Britain, all before the S*x Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919 was passed.

When women finally became eligible to receive degrees at Oxford, Cornelia Sorabji returned to Britain in 1922 to collect hers, thirty years after completing the required examinations. She was also admitted to the Inn that same year, on 1 May 1922.

You can read more about her connection to the Inn on our website: https://ow.ly/Pvo550Z5cj0

Image 1: Cornelia Sorabji , circa 1924
Image 2: Her signature in the Inn's Bar Book

Introducing the Lincoln’s Inn Pride Pin 🌈Created to mark Pride Month, the pin celebrates inclusion, visibility and the L...
10/06/2026

Introducing the Lincoln’s Inn Pride Pin 🌈

Created to mark Pride Month, the pin celebrates inclusion, visibility and the LGBTQ+ community across the Inn and the wider legal profession.

The pin features the Lincoln’s Inn shield at its centre, framed by the colours of the Pride flag. It was first gifted to attendees at our Pride Celebration Dinner last week. We are now delighted to offer it for purchase in our online shop for £9.

Shop now: https://ow.ly/Nwgl50Z8Hr8

Ian Park was published as an Ordinary Bencher of Lincoln's Inn during lunch in Hall today 🌟Ian Park is a barrister at Es...
09/06/2026

Ian Park was published as an Ordinary Bencher of Lincoln's Inn during lunch in Hall today 🌟

Ian Park is a barrister at Essex Court Chambers and former Royal Navy Commodore, where a 23-year career culminated in his role as Head of Navy Legal. An international law specialist, he has advised the UK Government, NATO, and allies on International Humanitarian Law, the Law of the Sea, and International Criminal Law, with operational deployments to Afghanistan and the Middle East.

He holds a DPhil from Oxford, is a Visiting Lecturer at Yale Law School, and has authored five books. His current focus is the law governing emerging technologies in conflict — AI, autonomous systems, cyber operations, and military uses of outer space.

Ian was supported by Michael Todd KC and Sir Tim Eicke KC. He said of the appointment: "Lincoln’s Inn is an extraordinarily supportive and inclusive community and institution. It exemplifies all that is best about the Bar and I’m honoured and delighted, to have been elected a Bencher."

Find out more about the process of becoming a Bencher on our website: https://ow.ly/7ILn50Z8QLI

One month to go till our annual Garden Party! If you haven't already make sure you get your tickets to join us on the No...
08/06/2026

One month to go till our annual Garden Party! If you haven't already make sure you get your tickets to join us on the North Lawn for a delicious spread of food, an open bar, and live music 🌞🍾

🔗https://ow.ly/Vgth50Z539p

Join us in Chapel on Sunday 14 June at 11:30 for this year's Warburton Lecture. The theme is "Ageing: Blessing or Burden...
06/06/2026

Join us in Chapel on Sunday 14 June at 11:30 for this year's Warburton Lecture. The theme is "Ageing: Blessing or Burden?" and the speaker is The Revd Canon Professor James Woodward, Principal of Sarum College.

The service and lecture is followed by a drinks reception and lunch in Hall. Members can book lunch here: https://www.lincolnsinn.org.uk/whats-on/family-luncheon-55/

Open Gardens is TOMORROW and we can't wait to welcome you!Join us on Saturday 6 June, 10:00–17:00, for a day in our beau...
05/06/2026

Open Gardens is TOMORROW and we can't wait to welcome you!

Join us on Saturday 6 June, 10:00–17:00, for a day in our beautiful gardens with guided tours from our Head Gardener, lawn games, and plenty to explore.

☔ Yes, it might rain, but we've got you covered. Pop into the MCR Restaurant & Bar for delicious food and refreshments to warm you up.

📍 Find us at:
WC2A 3QA
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Lincoln's Inn members get free entry (up to 4 guests), no booking needed, but charity donations gratefully received on the day. Full festival tickets available via the London Gardens Trust: https://ow.ly/mL8h50Z7XMb

See you tomorrow🌸

📣 Congratulations to our four new Ordinary Benchers, elected at the meeting of Council on Tuesday 19 May 2026. They are:...
04/06/2026

📣 Congratulations to our four new Ordinary Benchers, elected at the meeting of Council on Tuesday 19 May 2026. They are:

Mark Harper KC
Paul Jarvis KC
Clare Strickland
Ian Park

Learn more about our new Ordinary Benchers: https://ow.ly/wWhT50Z7B9s

💡 The Benchers of Lincoln’s Inn form the Inn’s governing body, known as Council, which oversees the Inn’s functions and elects new Benchers. Elections take place twice a year, with candidates drawn from the Bench Register - a list of eligible members who have applied and demonstrated how they meet the selection criteria.

If you, or someone you know, would like to apply to become a Bencher, please complete the Bench Register form🔗 https://ow.ly/8WVF50Z7B9t

Recorded in the Inn’s Black Books is a letter dated 22 September 1945 from a lady thanking the Inn for opening its garde...
02/06/2026

Recorded in the Inn’s Black Books is a letter dated 22 September 1945 from a lady thanking the Inn for opening its gardens to the public during the Second World War.

She wrote: “Your action in allowing the public to share with members of the Inn the peaceful beauty of their lawns and trees all through these years of bombing and mental strain has been appreciated by thousands.”

Over 80 years later, the gardens remain a place of calm in the heart of London. You can experience them for yourself at Open Gardens on Saturday 6 June 🌿https://ow.ly/6ppS50Z5bWF

Image 1: Painting of the garden by the Great Hall, by Sir Arthur Underhill, 1900
Image 2: Transcribed letter included in the Black Books

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