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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Sep
07
2024
RASSO Training - Course available upon request - Contact Circuit Admin
RASSO Training Free to Members of Circuit £100 to non Members
May
21
2026
Pupil Supervisor Training [Booking deadline 14 May 2026]
May
28
2026
Trinity Term 2026 Preston Combined mess [bookings now closed - please use the reserve list
COMBINED HIGH COURT JUDGES’ AND CIRCUIT JUDGES’ MESS 18:30 for 19:00, Informal Dress
Jun
09
2026
NPP Ethics Part I of II - Via Zoom
NPP Ethics Part I of II
Jun
11
2026
Trinity Term 2026 Carlisle Combined mess [booking deadline: 28 May 2026]
Carlisle Combined High Court Judges' and Circuit Judges' Mess 7 for 730pm Black Tie **See Members area for Circuit rate for Crown Hotel (Limited availability)** 162
Jun
16
2026
NPP Ethics Part II of II - via Zoom
NPP Ethics Part II