Tag: Barristers

King Charles visits legal London

His Majesty given a Gray’s Inn tie and joked it was 'the Inn thing'

Nov 24 2022 11:22am

‘Loud and obvious’ porn halts drugs trial

Lawyer blames hack

Nov 21 2022 10:40am
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Top commercial barrister triumphs in parking fine row

One for the chambers' profile?

Nov 17 2022 11:36am
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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

Nov 17 2022 8:30am
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Will more lawyers join Mastodon?

Legal Twitterati trials alternative social media platform in the wake of Musk takeover

Nov 8 2022 11:09am
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Climate crisis and emergency legal advice in the spotlight as Pro Bono Week begins

Annual event promotes and supports voluntary contributions made by lawyers

Nov 7 2022 9:44am
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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

Nov 3 2022 9:25am

‘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

Nov 1 2022 10:27am

10 inspirational Black lawyers

7BR marketing exec Christianah Omobosola Babajide pays homage to her favourite legal heroes

Oct 31 2022 2:08pm
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Raab returns as Lord Chancellor in Rishi reshuffle

Brandon Lewis out weeks after striking barrister pay deal

Oct 26 2022 10:59am
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New report reveals 34% pay gap between male and female barristers

Pay disparity remains substantial despite narrowing slightly

Oct 25 2022 12:06pm
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‘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

Oct 20 2022 10:26am
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King Charles hires UCL law lecturer as deputy private secretary

Barrister Dr John Sorabji reportedly lands top royal role

Oct 20 2022 8:49am
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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

Oct 14 2022 11:09am
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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!

Oct 14 2022 9:57am

‘The day the bar died’: Criminal barristers react to legal aid deal

Disappointment, frustration and calls for collective unity

Oct 10 2022 12:45pm
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Striking criminal barristers to vote on government legal aid offer

£54 million pay package follows 'constructive talks'

Sep 29 2022 3:34pm
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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

Sep 29 2022 10:52am
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