The competition, which opened on 1 May, commemorates Inglis’ longstanding commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ rights and his unique contribution to the legal profession as the only family barrister qualified to practise in both England and Wales and Scotland.
This year’s essay question asks: 'What role can NCDR play in resolving LGBT+ family law disputes?'. Open to law students, bar school candidates and aspiring pupils, the competition offers a £500 prize for the winning essay, publication in NLJ, and a mini-pupillage opportunity with 4PB. A runner-up prize of £250 will also be awarded.
The winner will be announced at a reception hosted by 4PB in early June to coincide with Pride Month, alongside a seminar held in partnership with IPOS Mediation and HCR Law as part of London International Dispute Week. Submissions close on 27 May. More details can be found here.
Andrew Powell of 4PB said Alan Inglis was 'greatly missed by everyone who knew him', adding that the competition was 'a great way to celebrate and commemorate his life and work'. He praised Inglis’ dedication to supporting LGBTQ+ rights throughout his career, both before and after qualifying as a barrister.
