Association of Gray’s Inn Students

Number 45, Autumn 2025

Group photo of the Inn’s residential scholars sitting on outdoor steps. The diverse group of men and women are smiling and holding drinks, dressed in smart-casual attire, with a bench and greenery visible in the background — Some of the Inn’s Residential Scholars 2019 – 2025

Student Summer Party

Ewan Morris

Basking in glorious sunshine beneath the leafy avenues of the Walks, students marked the close of exam season with an afternoon of croquet and camaraderie. The light-hearted competition was suitably accompanied by the gentle clink of glasses – champagne flowing with celebratory ease.

As the sun dipped, the festivities transitioned into a dinner that echoed the same spirited warmth. In a subtle departure from tradition, the customary port gave way to limoncello – a toast not only to academic achievement but to the summer’s golden temperament.

My thanks in particular go to Master Oscar Del Fabbro for his encouragement to make use of the Walks for the croquet and member Curtis Crowley for his help setting up the croquet (and acting as a sole arbitrator for rulesbased disputes arising on the night from the competition!). As with all events, it was only possible with the work of the wonderful Giulia and Barbara from Events.

Student Law Journal

Jennifer Zhou

The 2025 Student Law Journal (Volume XVII) is now available online. Published annually, the Journal showcases outstanding writing from members of the Inn; the editorial team was pleased to receive a large volume of submissions this year. The published entries reflect the diversity of interests in the student body, covering topics from unlawful foreign surrogacy to mental health legislation for autism. Winners of the Inn’s essay prizes – Beloff, Lee, and Gide – were also published. A print copy of the Journal can be accessed in the Library.

The Journal is an AGIS project, written and edited by student members. Information on how to be involved in next year’s issue will be announced via the student mailing list.

Some Residential Scholars 2019-2025

2019-2020 Seun Adekoya, Henry Samuels, Edward Mordaunt

2022-2023 Niamh Connell, Salome Kiknadze, Dominic Davidson, Rebecca Malczewski, Laura-Jane Addo-Donga

Two residential scholars sit in a garden with vibrant flowers. The man wears a light purple shirt, and the woman wears a pink hijab and sweater, both smiling softly. — 2020-2021 Nicholas Leah , Fatima Ismail

2023-2024 (Back line L-R, then middle then front ) Sophie Kenny, Liv Mould, Matilda McDermott-Krasker, Eoin Campbell, Chittkrishna Thakkar, Nia Moseley- Roberts, Dorcas Baah, Louise McCormack, Simon Haywood, Jakub Mikulski

2021-2022 Liam Chin, Alice Horn, Caroline Ziebart, Harriet Palfreman, Tiyash Banerjee, Laura-Jane Addo-Donga

2024-2025 Talita Zavrsnik de Campos, Catherine McClean, Tammy Ho, Hafsa Yusufi

Explore more from this edition

Pictures, Words and Music

On Thursday 10 July 2025, Revd Stephen Baxter convened another Pictures, Words and Music event in the Chapel, featuring the Chapel Choir under the direction of Master Christopher Bowers-Broadbent, with organist Joshua Simoes and the Venerable Peter Delaney MBE.

Book Review: Unceasing War on Poverty

Master Christopher Butcher reviews Michael Ward’s Unceasing War of Poverty, a new biography of Sidney and Beatrice Webb. The book reassesses their legacy beyond the welfare state, acknowledging their misjudgments while highlighting their tireless efforts to improve the lives of ordinary people.

Inn & About

Gray’s Inn has received a new portrait of Lord Slynn of Hadley GBE (not shown here), donated by his family, honouring his distinguished career in European Law and as a judge. This issue also reflects on the passing of Master Terence Etherton (pictured), and highlights recent events at the Inn. From lectures and reunions to long-service celebrations, the Inn continues to blend tradition with community spirit.

Late Master Terence Etherton stood with his arm towards his portrait which has a painting of him in his robes, with a gold frame. Master Etherton is wearing a suit and red tie.

Gray’s Inn Scholarships 2025

The Inn is delighted to announce the recipients of this year’s scholarships, including awards for the Bar Course, GDL, Senior and Ann Goddard Scholarships, as well as Internship Scholarships.