Tag: Barristers

Criminal barrister appointed new Lord Chancellor as Bar Council brands Raab resignation ‘fresh start’ for justice
Alex Chalk KC takes top justice role

12 times lawyers made it to ‘Fesshole’
Hugely popular Twitter account allows members of the public to confess all anonymously

Barrister lands West End role as Wagatha judge
Verna Vyas didn't tell casting directors of her legal past as she wanted to get it on merit

Students learn about life as a lawyer at the Legal Cheek-ULaw Spring Virtual Vacation Scheme
Spotlight on areas such as corporate, litigation, employment, tech and IP

Cab rank rule a ‘myth peddled by the bar’, says retired judge
Debate continues

Lawyer eco group which sparked cab rank rule row pushes ahead with ‘declaration of conscience’
Projects message on High Court

Junior barrister goes viral after bumping into dad at court
Appeared in separate cases

Big wigs and buckled shoes out in force as barristers celebrate Silk Day
First KC ceremony in 70 years

Cab rank rule row rocks the Bar
Does saving the planet trump barristers' professional obligation to represent everyone?

Muslim lawyers share advice this Ramadan
Fasting from dawn until dusk comes with a unique set of challenges -- we speak to four practising Muslim lawyers for their tips to those observing the Holy Month

Barrister Henry Hendron admits obtaining drugs from clients
Sentenced next month

And the winners of the Legal Cheek Awards 2023 are…
Who won what: revealed

‘I have my first pupillage interview. Any advice?’
Aspiring barrister seeks top tips

Legal Twitter reveals its craziest law firm merch
NRF ping pong balls? Or perhaps an Irwin Mitchell unicorn?

Garden Court barrister arrested after climbing tree to stop felling
Paul Powlesland documented the incident on Twitter

Bar Council attempts to clear up confusion after telling chambers to disregard the ‘skills section’ on Gateway pupillage applications
Bar body apologises for 'issues' with new platform

Francis Taylor Building barrister hits back at Jeremy Clarkson after TV star told him to ‘learn to spell’ during tense council meeting
Planning specialist Charles Streeten reveals dyslexia battle in open letter to presenter

Future barrister helps bar students select Inn by ‘scientifically’ ranking their animal badges
Gray’s griffin scores five stars for mystique

Man City fans display huge banner in honour of Lord Pannick
Blackstone barrister's star status among Sky Blues fans hits new highs

Man City sign Blackstone super silk who charges rumoured £5k an hour to defend Premier League claim
Mega-wealthy club call on services of Lord Pannick (again)