Tag: Barristers
Why law students shouldn’t be discouraged by anti-lawyer rhetoric
Top solicitors and barristers provide words of encouragement for aspiring lawyers
5 times the Johnson government complained about ‘lefty lawyers’
Lawyer-bashing long a staple of No.10 rhetoric
Kingston and York uni grads triumph in 4 Pump Court’s inaugural Pride Moot
Four finalists secure mini-pupillages at London commercial set, with winning team also receiving £500
Unqualified advocates are allowed to appear in court, judge rules
HHJ Backhouse calls for greater guidance as she dismisses challenge to County Court advocate's right of audience
Bar Council revamps Pupillage Gateway
Changes will improve process for both applicants and chambers, says bar body
Partygate: Justice Committee chair submits letter of no-confidence in PM
'Those of us who set the rules have a particular responsibility to stick to them ourselves', says former criminal barrister Sir Bob Neill
Exchange Chambers sets record with eight pupillage spots
'Northern powerhouse' ramps up rookie barrister recruitment
DAC Beachcroft to offer pupillages for first time
In-house advocacy group 8DB looks to recruit two rookie barristers
Barrister who sexually assaulted colleague during ‘drunken bender’ wins disbarment appeal
High Court orders Kevin Stewart Farquharson be suspended from practice for two years for assault
On this day, 100 years ago, the first woman was called to the bar
Dr Ivy Williams made history on 10 May 1922
Alex Salmond trial QC guilty of professional misconduct over train gossip
Faculty of Advocates confirms finding against Gordon Jackson QC
Top London lawyers reject US congressman’s accusation of ‘enabling malign activities of Russian oligarchs’
Carter-Ruck, CMS and other top firms hit back at representative Steve Cohen
Justice minister quits over Boris Johnson’s ‘partygate’ fine
Commercial barrister Lord Wolfson slams 'repeated rule-breaking, and breaches of the criminal law, in Downing Street’
The lowdown on the Legal Cheek-ULaw Spring 2022 Virtual Vacation Scheme
Lawyers share insights into practice areas including M&A, litigation, and legal tech
Further speakers unveiled ahead of LegalEdCon 2022
High-profile figures from legal education and training among those to join roster as one month countdown begins
Top criminal chambers pledge support for ‘no returns’ as barrister action begins
Move comes in response to 'unacceptably low' legal aid fees
Colston Four becomes Colston Three as victorious barrister is left off follow-up panel event
No spot for Liam Walker QC as rest of defence team prepare to discuss legal arguments in high-profile trial
Justice minister hits back at Charlotte Proudman’s criticism of court procedure for rape victims
MoJ's David Wolfson rebuts Goldsmith barrister's tweet asserting rape victims 'sit alone, isolated, unable to see what is happening in court'
Give pupillage seekers better feedback, urge rookie barristers
Respondents to Bar Council survey also call on chambers to ditch rejection by silence
BSB ditches bar aptitude test
Regulator says entry exam no longer an effective filter of wannabe barristers who will likely fail the course
Family law barrister cleared of misconduct over Meghan Markle baby tweet
BSB dismisses dozens of complaints against former Olympic rower Joanna Toch