Practice Toolset

Come in with your eyes open, but don’t let fear cloud the prospect. A view from practice by John Dove

Looking to develop a specialist practice? Mariya Peykova discusses the benefits of secondments and her placement at the Information Commissioner’s Office

How will the EU AI Act, in full force from August 2026, affect barristers in the UK? If advising EU-linked clients or handling cross-border disputes you must grasp its risk-based approach, says Bamdad Shams

Camilo Artiga-Purcell highlights the dangerous use of unapproved AI tools

The unique impact of baby loss at the Bar simply cannot be ignored. With the aim of helping others and offering practical advice, Anna Yarde reflects on the tragic experience of losing her first child, Amelia, and returning to a practice specialising in the law relating to children 

With AI transforming document-heavy tasks and the billable hour under threat, lawyers are re-examining their value-add and productivity habits. Alex Harding explores the future of working practice 

Should you be worried if a ‘reporter’ attends your hearing, and which family judgments are most likely to be published? Mark Harrop considers current rules and practice in light of greater transparency in family law proceedings 

Want to be a judge? Ben Berkson and Olivia Mukherjee report from a Gray’s Inn event on the Northern Circuit where judges shared advice with juniors interested in applying for a judicial role 

A well-drafted and regularly reviewed constitution should help to minimise the scope for disputes. Scott Leonard and Clare Kelly discuss the key issues to cover 

Lana Murphy and Francesca Perera started their careers at the Crown Prosecution Service before joining chambers. They discuss why they made the move and the practicalities of setting up self-employed practice as qualified juniors