With the explosion of interest in governance and the growing need to be multi-skilled to keep career options open, adding an extra string to your bow is not without its merits. The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) Fast Track for the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme could be ideal for experienced professionals to reach chartered governance status
The Hodge Professional Mortgage proves more popular with women
Casey Randall on DNA tests and when to use the most powerful test available
Orlagh Kelly delves into the implications of ChatGPT, sharing insights from a recent webinar that brought to light a crucial concern for the junior Bar
… and 3 reasons why we’ll all still need a human for support tasks. By Grace Robinson
Julian Morgan highlights just how critical financial advice is at this crossroads stage of your career, what exactly you should be looking for in a financial adviser, and has a special offer for the Bar*
By Simon McCall and Ann Collier of Sherwood PSF Consulting
Marie Davies answers common questions on alcohol test reports
Ashley Hodgkinson, Sample Collections Manager at AlphaBiolabs, discusses hair and nail drug testing, together with the benefits of each test
What is RaaS and what can be done to defend against it? Mike Pini provides some insight
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