Tag: Barristers

9 Xmas gifts for the aspiring lawyer in your life
From Hale tote bags to 'sh*t strong' coffee, Legal Cheek has you covered

A day-by-day account of a virtual winter vacation scheme
Lawyers spotlight practice areas including banking, energy, real estate and gaming

TC applications, exams and volume of work among top sources of stress for law students
Exclusive research: Profession's wellbeing efforts branded 'performative' in Legal Cheek mental health survey

Pink ribbon and heavy wheelie bags: Barrister reflects on how his job has changed over the years
Using opponents first name and emailing judge too

Complaints against barristers jump more than 50%
2,517 reports

Don’t call judges ‘Sir’ or ‘Madam’, lawyers told
New guidance promotes ‘modern’ address for certain judicial roles

Legal Twitter divided over review of barrister’s book
Critique of Adam Wagner's new lockdown tome splits opinion on social media

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