Inns of Court, where they exist, regulate admission to the profession.
In the 13th century, the Inns of Court originated as hostels and schools for student lawyers.
The buildings, which house these societies, are called Inns of Court.
The Inns of Court have directing and disciplinary functions over their members.
They tell me at the Inns of Court that he has a rare way with words.
Students at the Inns of Court are also eligible subject to some conditions.
He may well have attended one of the Inns of Court.
Like many young men of his social background he also entered the Inns of Court.
But the Inns of Court are the place to begin.
He went to London to study law at the Inns of Court.