Join the North Eastern Circuit
The North Eastern Circuit consists of Barristers practicing principally, but not exclusively, in the Courts of the North Eastern Circuit and membership is open to members of the Bar of England and Wales who ordinarily practice or intend to practice on this Circuit, or who sit on the North Eastern Circuit in a part time Judicial capacity. There are six circuits in England and Wales and all have an elected leader who must be a QC. Ours is Stuart Brown QC. He is assisted by the Circuit Junior, who represents the interest of the Junior Bar and organises social events, a Circuit Secretary, who is responsible for the administration of the circuit and a Circuit Treasurer. There is a Circuit Executive which meets regularly and an Education Sub Committee.
Membership of Circuit is open to members of the Bar of England and Wales who ordinarily practise or intend to practise, or sit in any part-time capacity in the courts of the North Eastern Circuit, or are a member of North Eastern Circuit Chambers as defined in the constitution.
The application form and direct debit mandate can be downloaded in PDF format.
Please direct any enquiries to Ian Mullarkey, Circuit Secretary on 0113 297 1200 or by email.
Please print the application form and get your sponsors to sign it. Please then send it to:
Secretary of the North Eastern Circuit
KBW Chambers
The Engine House
1 Foundry Square
Leeds LS11 5DL
The direct debit mandate should be completed and then sent to the Treasurer - the address is on the form.
NOTE: Applications to join Circuit must be received 21 days before Grand Court to ensure that names are publicised pursuant to article 2, paragraph 4 of the constitution.
Remember that you must already have attended Adjourned Grand Court and two other mess functions before you may apply to join.
