Doctors' Commons
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Doctors' Commons, also called the College of Civilians, was a society of lawyers practising civil law in London, namely ecclesiastical and admiralty law. Like the Inns of Court of the common lawyers,
Doctors' Commons in the early 19th century
The Prerogative Office, Doctors' Commons, in 1860
This plaque on the Faraday Building on the north side of Queen Victoria Street marks the site of the now demolished Doctors' Commons.
Inns of Court
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The Inns of Court in London are the professional associations for barristers in England and Wales. There are four Inns of Court: Gray's Inn, Lincoln's Inn, Inner Temple, and Middle Temple.
Combined arms of the four Inns of Court. Clockwise from top left: Lincoln's Inn, Middle Temple, Gray's Inn, Inner Temple.