Do it differently this time: silk coach Paul Secher shares his application wisdom
Some tips for working with your clerking team to build a practice worthy of applying for silk. After all, clerks could be your critical success factor, writes Lucy Barbet
During the tumultuous search for pupillage, Victoria Alicea describes how the journey can make all the difference to the destination: thinking broader, picking up new skills and finding a home in-house
In this fierce competition, your written application will determine whether you are invited to interview. Paul Secher considers what you can do to enhance your prospects of success
It ain’t what you say, it’s the way that you say it... David Anderson sets out a new, inclusive approach to barrister recruitment that openly talks about the key factors (including cost) when choosing a chambers
A toolkit to help you build profile, expertise and a bright future in arbitration. By James Bridgeman
Why barristers are taking their practice offshore: a Q and A with Charlotte Morrish, former barrister and now legal recruiter at SteppingStones Legal
Tim Prudhoe's lessons learnt: as the scope increases for working overseas, here's some advice on how to build the foundations for an international practice (and not upset the local Bar)
Kim Tasso explains how to build rapport and fix ruptured relationships in the digital space
As the Bar builds back, Douglas McPherson explains how barristers can benefit from investing their time to produce unique and valuable content
The beginning of the legal year offers the opportunity for a renewed commitment to justice and the rule of law both at home and abroad
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Joanna Hardy-Susskind speaks to those walking away from the criminal Bar
From a traumatic formative education to exceptional criminal silk – Laurie-Anne Power KC talks about her path to the Bar, pursuit of equality and speaking out against discrimination (not just during Black History Month)
Yasmin Ilhan explains the Law Commission’s proposals for a quicker, easier and more effective contempt of court regime
Irresponsible use of AI can lead to serious and embarrassing consequences. Sam Thomas briefs barristers on the five key risks and how to avoid them
James Onalaja concludes his two-part opinion series