Jaime Hamilton 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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Circuit History seminar in honour of HH David Lynch
Circuit History seminar in honour of HH David Lynch Lecture with refreshments ahead of Manchester Combined Mess
16th July 2025


Pro bono advice and representation - part of being a barrister?
Pro bono advice and representation - part of being a barrister?
4th June 2025
Sep
07
2024
RASSO Training - Course available upon request - Contact Circuit Admin
RASSO Training Free to Members of Circuit £100 to non Members
Jun
04
2025
NPP Ethics Part I of II - Recording available contact Circuit Admin
NPP Ethics Part I of II Recording available contact Circuit Admin
Jun
18
2025
NPP Ethics Part II of II - Recording available contact Circuit Admin
NPP Ethics Part II Recording available contact Circuit Admin
Nov
27
2025
Michaelmas Term 2025 Liverpool Grand Court and Election Mess [Bookings closed - please use the reserve list]
Liverpool Grand Court and Election Mess 630 for 7pm Informal dress **See Members area for Corporate rates for School Lane and Hope Street hotels**
Dec
11
2025
Michaelmas Term 2025 Manchester Grand Court and Election Mess [Elections are now full]
Manchester Grand Court and Election Mess 630pm for 7pm Informal dress **See Members area for Corporate rates for Midland Hotel and Kimpton Clocktower Hotel**
Mar
03
2026
NPP Advocacy 2026 (Interest bookings closed)
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 via Zoom 5 - 6pm Friday 6th March 2026 via Zoom 5 - 7pm Saturday 7th March 2026 in person 9am - 3.30pm @ MMU