Tag: Barristers
Barristers risk trashing profession’s reputation by being ‘clever dicks’ on social media, warns top blogger
Does the bar have a PR problem?

A year in the world of Legal Cheek: The top 15 stories of 2019
Magic circle salaries, lavish lawyer Insta lifestyles and, of course, Lady Hale on the Tube

Barrister suspended for groping BPTC student he was supposed to be mentoring
Incident occurred in taxi

The best festive firs from across the legal profession ?
From law firm lobbies to Inns of Court of libraries... it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Controversial barrister suspended for two years over ‘obscene’ tweets
Barbara Hewson banned from practice over foul-mouthed social media posts

Barrister Richard Hendron rescued by helicopter after boat capsizes off Spanish coast
'A difficult day in the office!'

What Boris Johnson’s big majority means for the legal profession and those seeking to enter it
Focus on innovation, the North and alternatives to higher education could impact lawyers

Should junior City lawyers aim to save half their salary?
Rookie solicitors shouldn’t be 'owned by their lifestyle', says QC, as new MP, 23, pledges to give more than half of her salary to charity

Lawtech and what it means for future lawyers
Experts from across the City share their insights

Embattled barristers ‘masquerading as sociopaths’ and stressed-out solicitors who don’t want to be ‘seen as weak’
Radio show puts lawyer wellbeing under spotlight

Blackstone QC auctions off personal wine collection worth £9 MILLION
An insight into the eye-watering sums sloshing around the commercial bar

Student Event: Secrets to Success Leeds — with Squire Patton Boggs, Kings Chambers, Womble Bond Dickinson and ULaw
Wednesday 11 December at ULaw Leeds; open to all students and graduates

Which BPTC provider boasts the highest pass rate?
BSB data reveals success rates for civil and criminal litigation, as well as professional ethics

How to successfully navigate a pupillage interview
Legal Cheek Careers caught up with ULaw future pupil programme coordinator Mark Jones

Father and daughter barristers discuss latest legal developments in ‘Carpool Caselaw’
Spoiler: there's no singing

How my paralegal role acted as the perfect stepping stone to pupillage success
Henderson Chambers’ Harrison Denner shares his top tips

The Secret Barrister accuses Boris Johnson of copying blog about sentencing of London Bridge attacker
'This is weapons grade shithousery', anonymous author complains

Speakers announced for ‘How to make it as a barrister’ next week
Pupils, juniors, QCs and practice managers from leading sets to advise students how they can get to the bar

Ex-Appeal judge reveals she was once rejected by chambers over fear male barristers would ‘make passes’ at her
Tenants' wives wouldn’t like it, Dame Elizabeth Gloster told