Tag: Barristers

The unauthorised guide to taking silk

How to become a KC, courtesy of soon-to-be KC Ruth Hughes

4 days ago
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Bar Council urges barristers to report inappropriate behaviour in wake of Sidhu disbarment

'I recognise how difficult it is for complainants to come forward', says chair Barbara Mills KC

Mar 20 2025 11:02am
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Jo Sidhu KC

Top barrister Jo Sidhu disbarred over inappropriate sexual behaviour

Proven allegations involved misconduct towards mini-pupil

Mar 19 2025 4:04pm
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One in three criminal barristers ‘actively seeking to leave the bar’

New research spotlights profession in crisis

Mar 19 2025 8:34am
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Barrister's wig and gown

BSB chair to leave this summer

Follows SRA and LSB bosses quitting roles

Mar 10 2025 2:19pm

Women leaders in law: Inspiring advice for the next generation of lawyers

Legal Cheek asks those at the top of the profession for their words of advice ahead of tomorrow's International Women’s Day

Mar 7 2025 8:53am

Cracking the bar course: Expert insights from a former barrister

Pauline Walker, academic manager at ULaw and former barrister, shares her insights on the key skills aspiring barristers need and how students can set themselves up for success on the Bar Practice Course

Feb 24 2025 3:20pm

Junior barrister ‘lifts the curtain’ on criminal justice in new BBC Radio show

Joanna Hardy-Susskind hosting ten-part series

Feb 24 2025 8:56am
Barrister's wig and gown

Lessons learned from life at the bar

Susan Starr, ULaw campus manager and former barrister, shares insights on transitioning to teaching, developing litigation skills, and preparing students for a changing legal landscape

Feb 21 2025 9:55am

Magistrate reprimanded over ‘sweet dreams’ remark during sentencing

Prompted angry response from defendant

Feb 12 2025 8:49am
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Lawfluencers face trolls and unwanted advances, research finds

Research highlights LinkedIn's dark side

Feb 12 2025 8:49am
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Bar regulator warns barristers to ‘think carefully’ about social media usage

Blog post follows BSB's battle with Charlotte Proudman

Feb 11 2025 8:46am
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Inns of Court College of Advocacy students face ‘lottery’ over bar course progression amid record enrolments

Exclusive: Offers fee discounts and perks for those willing to defer

Feb 6 2025 12:59pm
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Feb 5 2025 11:17am
Barrister's wig and gown

Number of pupil barristers continues to rise, data shows

Diversity stats see minor changes

Feb 4 2025 8:45am
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Cracking the code: The secrets to successful pupillage applications

'Be James Milner not Neymar when it comes to pupillage applications', advises Devereux Chambers' Josh Neaman

Jan 24 2025 11:50am