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
Christopher McNall (of farms and farmland fame) and Stephanie Wickenden (curator of an art law specialism) describe how they discovered their niche practices with tips for developing yours
When will cybersecurity finally be taken seriously by all barristers and chambers? A plea from The Friendly Bar Hacker
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
Congratulations, you’ve been offered tenancy! But how will things change? Fountain Court Chambers provides an insight into life as a new tenant
At one set, female silks outnumber male silks by 4:1 – and in a male-dominated field of law… Francesca Whitelaw KC shares the secrets to that level of progress with a view to helping equality, diversity and inclusion more broadly
Obtaining pupillage is a huge feat and you did it! Here are six tips to surviving the first couple of years as a barrister and growing your confidence at the Bar. By Karlia Lykourgou
Unpredicted developments can be the most foreboding aspect of appearing at court. Paige Jones and Jack Palmer describe five such experiences as pupils – and what they learnt
Sophie Cashell’s nine top tips to help new pupils make the most of the crucial nine months before it’s tenancy decision time
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Chair of the Bar reflects on 2025
Q&A with criminal barrister Nick Murphy, who moved to New Park Court Chambers on the North Eastern Circuit in search of a better work-life balance
Revolt Cycling in Holborn, London’s first sustainable fitness studio, invites barristers to join the revolution – turning pedal power into clean energy
Rachel Davenport, Co-founder and Director at AlphaBiolabs, reflects on how the company’s Giving Back ethos continues to make a difference to communities across the UK
By Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs
AlphaBiolabs has made a £500 donation to Sean’s Place, a men’s mental health charity based in Sefton, as part of its ongoing Giving Back initiative
Are you ready for the new way to do tax returns? David Southern KC explains the biggest change since HMRC launched self-assessment more than 30 years ago... and its impact on the Bar
Professor Dominic Regan and Seán Jones KC present their best buys for this holiday season
Oscar Davies shares their lessons learnt
Little has changed since Burns v Burns . Cohabiting couples deserve better than to be left on the blasted heath with the existing witch’s brew for another four decades, argues Christopher Stirling
Pointillism, radical politics and social conscience. Review by Stephen Cragg KC