There is a pressing need to assess the effect of barristers’ work on our physical as well as mental health, says Deshpal Panesar KC, so we can construct long and healthy careers
Don’t get lost in the flurry of first six. Nia Marshall shares a few tips to help you get the most out of this time
Unconventional and invaluable pupillage advice from Abiodun Olatokun
David Fardy outlines what to expect, what you will learn, and what you can gain from a pupillage at the employed Bar
If you are in/about to start pupillage, you will soon be facing the pupillage stage assessment in professional ethics. Jane Hutton and Patrick Ryan outline exam format and tactics
The Bar Council reports back on its third pupil survey and signposts support and guidance for this key group of the profession
Emma Darlow Stearn and Adam Pincott on the experience of taking on pro bono cases during second six
Mrs Justice Lieven outlines the match funding scheme now open for applications for 2025-26 and 2026-27 pupillages
How to cross-examine your Gen AI tools and interrogate the outputs? Sally McLaren’s tips for using AI safely in legal research
Karlia Lykourgou puts forward an argument for chambers funded egg-freezing loans
London
The ICCA seeks to appoint an outstanding individual to the important role of Director of Education whose primary focus will be education, leadership, strategy, and regulation.
The Bar Council is ready to support a turn to the efficiencies that will make a difference
By Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, examines the latest ONS data on drug misuse and its implications for toxicology testing in family law cases
An interview with Rob Wagg, CEO of New Park Court Chambers
What meaningful steps can you take in 2026 to advance your legal career? asks Thomas Cowan of St Pauls Chambers
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, explains why drugs may appear in test results, despite the donor denying use of them
Ever wondered what a pupillage is like at the CPS? This Q and A provides an insight into the training, experience and next steps
The appointments of 96 new King’s Counsel (also known as silk) are announced today
Ready for the new way to do tax returns? David Southern KC continues his series explaining the impact on barristers. In part 2, a worked example shows the specific practicalities of adapting to the new system
Resolution of the criminal justice crisis does not lie in reheating old ideas that have been roundly rejected before, say Ed Vickers KC, Faras Baloch and Katie Bacon
With pupillage application season under way, Laura Wright reflects on her route to ‘tech barrister’ and offers advice for those aiming at a career at the Bar