Tag: Barristers

King Charles visits legal London
His Majesty given a Gray’s Inn tie and joked it was 'the Inn thing'

Top chambers boost pupillage awards as talent war intensifies
Rises of over 30%

‘Loud and obvious’ porn halts drugs trial
Lawyer blames hack

Top commercial barrister triumphs in parking fine row
One for the chambers' profile?

Barrister conducted ‘hearing under an umbrella’ due to leaky court roof, Bar Council report claims
Lawyers say they've endured 'sewage pouring down the walls' and 'flea infestations' too

Will more lawyers join Mastodon?
Legal Twitterati trials alternative social media platform in the wake of Musk takeover

Climate crisis and emergency legal advice in the spotlight as Pro Bono Week begins
Annual event promotes and supports voluntary contributions made by lawyers

Black and blind bar grad speaks of smashing ‘triple-glazed glass ceiling’ to pursue barrister dream
'I know I’m giving hope to others in similar situations,' says Jessikah Inaba

Wannabe barristers have until Friday to apply for Inns scholarships
Millions up for grabs

‘Do what you enjoy and makes you fulfilled, and don’t be afraid to move on or switch path’
Ahead of next week’s IN-PERSON workshops and networking evening in Manchester, barrister turned ULaw tutor Kate Hammond takes part in a quick-fire Q&A with the Legal Cheek Careers team

10 inspirational Black lawyers
7BR marketing exec Christianah Omobosola Babajide pays homage to her favourite legal heroes

Raab returns as Lord Chancellor in Rishi reshuffle
Brandon Lewis out weeks after striking barrister pay deal

New report reveals 34% pay gap between male and female barristers
Pay disparity remains substantial despite narrowing slightly

‘I spent years trying to crack the pupillage Rubik’s Cube’
Future pupil barrister Taz Aldeek offers up his top tips for those seeking a career at the bar

King Charles hires UCL law lecturer as deputy private secretary
Barrister Dr John Sorabji reportedly lands top royal role

Michael Sheen to play celebrity barrister David Sherborne in ‘Wagatha Christie’ drama
Channel 4's new two-part film will follow Vardy and Rooney's epic libel battle

Now live! The 2023 Chambers Most List
New edition features over 40 leading chambers -- each with a Legal Cheek View, exclusive junior tenant interview, Insider Scorecard, and more!

‘The day the bar died’: Criminal barristers react to legal aid deal
Disappointment, frustration and calls for collective unity

Striking criminal barristers to vote on government legal aid offer
£54 million pay package follows 'constructive talks'

Criminal justice: A system on its knees
With wigs and gowns on picket lines outside Crown courts around England and Wales, Liverpool Uni law student Jakob Fletcher-Stega makes the argument for increased legal aid fees and asserts the necessity of the ongoing strike