Tag: Barristers

Henry Hendron to appear before disciplinary tribunal — again

Exclusive: Junior barrister tells Legal Cheek he's looking forward to 'knocking out each and every one of the BSB charges'

Jan 8 2021 10:36am

Putting in a pupillage application amidst the pandemic

'Each application is a piece of written advocacy', says Devereux Chambers barrister Charlie Hill, who shares his top tips as the portal reopens today

Jan 4 2021 1:03pm

Pupil barristers take to Twitter to mark first day on the job

Social media posts come as Gateway reopens today

Jan 4 2021 11:51am

A year in the world of Legal Cheek: The top 15 stories of 2020

From law firm dog walkers to Sumption slamming lockdown measures -- can you guess which article was our most viewed?

Dec 31 2020 9:58am

Corona-regs barrister launches law centre fundraiser

Doughty Street Chambers’ Adam Wagner targets £15,000

Dec 23 2020 1:15pm

Magic circle QC trades commercial bar megabucks for unpaid government gig

David Wolfson says farewell to One Essex Court millions

Dec 23 2020 10:59am

Courts service apologises to Black pupil barrister mistaken for defendant twice in one day

HMCTS 'deeply sorry' for treatment of Garden Court's Luke McClean

Dec 21 2020 9:41am

Supreme Court embargo-breaking barrister sparks misconduct debate among fellow lawyers

Eco-barrister Tim Crosland branded a 'fanatic' after deliberately leaking Heathrow ruling

Dec 17 2020 12:49pm

Top commercial chambers rally to save criminal pupillages cancelled due to pandemic

Group follow Keating's lead in offering emergency funding for training spots

Dec 15 2020 10:26am

Lambo lawyer loses legal fight to keep ‘offensive’ number plate

Cops seize controversial ‘LGOPNR’ reg

Dec 15 2020 9:19am

Barrister reprimanded for refusing breath test

Gave no comment interview

Dec 8 2020 9:13am

Sexy Starmer was not the model for Bridget Jones heartthrob Darcy, author reveals

Helen Fielding puts much-loved rumour to rest but insists Labour leader is lush

Dec 7 2020 2:10pm

Over 200 top lawyers sign petition calling on London’s Garrick Club to scrap men-only membership policy

Women are being excluded from vital networking opportunities, according to letter

Dec 3 2020 11:07am

Barrister shares top 10 pupillage application tips as Gateway reopens

'Do not swallow a thesaurus', Colin Witcher advises

Dec 3 2020 10:25am

Legal profession making ‘significant progress’ on diversity — but top roles remain a problem

Lawyers disproportionately likely to come from privileged backgrounds, report finds

Nov 27 2020 9:47am

Upskirting ex-government lawyer avoids disbarment

Daren Timson-Hunt suspended for six months after photographing woman on the Tube

Nov 24 2020 11:09am

Red Lion Chambers cancels 2022 pupillage recruitment due to COVID-19

Crime and fraud set cites impact on court work

Nov 23 2020 11:50am

Minimum pay for pupil barristers up £94 in London and £279 elsewhere

Very modest uplifts didn't go down well on Twitter

Nov 17 2020 8:09am

Top QC under fire for suggesting pupil barristers should have ‘well polished shoes’ and a ‘proper haircut’

Former Bar Council chief Richard Atkins apologises for posting tweet quoting recently deceased judge

Nov 16 2020 12:47pm