Heidi Stonecliffe KC, Chair of the Employed Barristers’ Committee for 2024, reflects on her year at the helm and progress made in implementing the Life at the Employed Bar Report 2023 recommendations
And the winner is… the Bar Council introduces the barristers honoured in the 2024 awards celebrating the achievements of the employed Bar
David Fardy outlines what to expect, what you will learn, and what you can gain from a pupillage at the employed Bar
Heidi Stonecliffe KC talks frankly about her route to silk and why, as Chair of the Employed Barristers’ Committee for 2024, she wants to see greater visibility, progression and recognition for employed barristers
From a CPS pupillage to Director of Legal Services at one of the largest prosecutors in England and Wales – Michael Jennings describes the interesting and varied life an employed barrister in public service can lead
Judges drawn from the employed Bar bring valuable and different skills, says Venetia Jackson, who offers advice for employed barristers contemplating an application
The employed Bar presents a broad and evolving palette of opportunities, writes Vijay Rathour who found his niche in digital forensics and cyber crime
The new Chair of the Bar Council’s Employed Barristers’ Committee Stuart Alford KC busts some myths, sets out key challenges for today’s employed Bar and the priorities for the year ahead
The Bar Council’s Employed Bar Awards showcase the wealth of talent among employed barristers. This year, the Bar Council partnered with Gray’s Inn to host the Awards alongside their Employed Bar Dinner. There were five award categories. Here are the winners…
Many senior employed barristers work in large legal departments where there is scope to recruit, train and absorb pupils, and more are starting to offer pupillage. Could this be a high-quality solution to the shortage of training opportunities for would-be barristers? Anthony Inglese CB investigates...
The Bar Council faces both opportunities and challenges on our key areas this year
Jersey
The Criminal Division is seeking to appoint a Legal Adviser Band 2 to review, advise and prosecute criminal and regulatory legal matters.
Girls Human Rights Festival 2025: a global gathering for change
Exclusive Q&A with Henry Dannell
Casey Randall of AlphaBiolabs discusses the benefits of Non-invasive Prenatal Paternity testing for the timely resolution of family disputes
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Have you considered being a barrister in the British Army? Here’s an insight into a career in Army Legal Services
Patrick Green KC talks about the landmark Post Office Group litigation and his driving principles for life and practice. Interview by Anthony Inglese CB
Sir Nicholas Mostyn, former High Court judge, on starting a hit podcast with fellow ‘Parkies’ after the shock of his diagnosis
‘Hard work and commitment can open doors. I believe that I am proof of that,’ says Senior Treasury Counsel Louise Oakley. She tells Anthony Inglese CB about her journey from Wolverhampton to the Old Bailey
What's it like being a legal trainee at the Crown Prosecution Service? Amy describes what drew her to the role, the skills required and a typical day in the life
Barbara Mills KC wants to raise the profile of the family Bar. She also wants to improve wellbeing and enhance equality, diversity and inclusion in the profession. She talks to Joshua Rozenberg KC (hon) about her plans for the year ahead