Tag: Barristers

Top chambers postpone mini-pupillage schemes in response to COVID-19

But some sets are offering virtual minis and webinars

Jun 9 2020 9:04am

Wife of 25 Bedford Row barrister reveals husband’s battles with racism in viral Facebook post

'People often assume that he is the defendant', writes Katie Lynch

Jun 8 2020 1:07pm

Defence barrister fined £1,000 for ‘pulling faces’ at judge

She also described a decision as ‘insane'

Jun 5 2020 7:55am

9 things to think about if you plan to switch careers to law

Lawyers who’ve come into law from other industries share their insights

Jun 3 2020 2:32pm

Henry Hendron wins appeal against second suspension

BSB concedes case on a technicality unearthed by its own barrister

Jun 3 2020 12:39pm

Dominic Grieve is now a law lecturer

Ex-Attorney General will be a visiting professor at Goldsmiths

Jun 3 2020 11:01am

BSB: A response to BPTC students’ exam concerns

We will seek to ensure online assessment arrangements are fair for all, writes BSB director of regulatory operations Oliver Hanmer

Jun 3 2020 10:10am

David Lammy joins Doughty Street Chambers

Barrister turned Labour MP for Tottenham becomes associate tenant

Jun 2 2020 11:22am

BPTC students urge regulator to reconsider COVID-19 exam plans

93% of bar hopefuls surveyed believe BSB's proposals will negatively impact their performance

Jun 2 2020 9:13am

My electrician makes more than a junior barrister, ex-judge complains

Sir Richard Henriques aghast at tradespeople out-earning lawyers

Jun 1 2020 2:57pm

Bar regulator’s COVID-19 exam proposals could prejudice female students

Former BPTC student and future barrister Sarah Ismail considers why

May 29 2020 9:10am

Family barrister becomes one of the UK’s first hijab-wearing judges

Raffia Arshad wants ‘to make sure the sound of diversity is heard loud and clear'

May 27 2020 11:33am

Petition launched to add law student killed in drive-by shooting to solicitors roll

Barrister Sahar Farooqi urges legal community to honour Aya Hachem's passing -- but regulator says its hands are tied

May 27 2020 8:55am

Cummings and goings: Did Dom break the law?

Criminal barrister Syam Soni casts a legal eye over Durham saga

May 26 2020 11:06am
Mental health

Not being allowed to work from home among top COVID-19 concerns to lawyer-wellbeing helpline

LawCare stats released to mark start of Mental Health Awareness Week

May 18 2020 10:31am

Over 60% of legal staff want to work from home post-lockdown

Not having to commute top reason for ditching the office

May 14 2020 8:58am

The challenges ahead for online courts

Hardwicke barrister Andy Creer discusses changes to the way advocacy is delivered during the COVID-19 crisis and the new skills future barristers will require

May 13 2020 2:19pm

COVID-19: Bar exams to go online

But not before August

May 13 2020 1:17pm

How COVID-19 will impact law students

ULaw pro-vice chancellor Peter Crisp provides a big picture overview and draws parallels between the 2008 financial and coronavirus crises

May 11 2020 2:45pm

Aspiring barrister left devastated after receiving pupillage offer in ‘error’

Holly Hickman had already informed her family and friends

May 7 2020 2:36pm