Tag: Barristers

Ex-Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk joins Jones Day
Partner in the firm’s global disputes practice

Pupil barrister suspended over skeleton argument with ‘striking similarities’ to supervisor’s own work
18 months suspension and pupillage terminated

Budding barristers barred from using AI in pupillage applications
ChatGPT not an option

Cambridge graduate sues uni over missed barrister role
Claims discrimination during his PhD

Essential advice for aspiring barristers from a bar course leader
Beverley Dawes, head of the Bar Practice Course at ULaw, offers her advice on getting work experience, dealing with rejection and acing interviews

From pupil to junior barrister: My journey and top tips for aspiring barristers
Vishnu Patel talks his career to date, High Court trials and pupillage pointers

Britain’s oldest practising barrister hits 90
Qualified pre-email

Exclusive interview: Supreme Court’s Lady Rose on diversity, glass ceilings and her love of law (and teapots)
Top judge optimistic about tackling hurdles ahead

Chambers pupillage awards: the new pay war?
Pay boosts reach 50%

Lawyers feature across New Years Honours List
City partners and Dana Denis-Smith receive honours

January event dates for aspiring solicitors and barristers
Get ahead for the new year with a host of Legal Cheek events

Barrister disbarred for sexually harassing pupil barristers
Inappropriate comments and contact

Junior barrister makes surprise appearance in Gavin & Stacey Christmas special
'Little break from the day job…'

Legal Cheek’s most read stories of 2024
SQE shambles, NQ pay wars, LinkedIn rows and more

Battle of the fonts: What’s the best typeface for lawyers?
Internet debate

‘I am thinking of quitting my job to chase my dream of becoming a criminal barrister’
Career changer needs advice

Charlotte Proudman’s incredible David v Goliath win
The Legal Cheek team discusses the big legal news stories of last week -- listen now 🎙️

Top feminist barrister blasts BSB after ‘Boys Club’ tweet charges dropped
Dr Charlotte Proudman criticises regulator as ‘unfit for purpose’ after tribunal dismisses disciplinary case

‘Boys club’ tweet lands top feminist barrister in disciplinary hearing
Bar Standards Board goes head-to-head with Charlotte Proudman, who accuses them of gender discrimination and double standards

Top KC guilty of professional misconduct over inappropriate sexual behaviour
Three allegations proved against Jo Sidhu KC, seven dismissed