Tag: Barristers

Twitter users adding ‘QC’ to their name could be committing a crime, junior barrister warns
'I’m a barrista (sic) -- the QC stands for Quality Coffee'

Black History Month: ‘If you have ability, however undeveloped, no door should be closed to you’
Hardwicke barrister Morayo Fagborun Bennett traces her journey from Nigeria to the London bar -- via Yorkshire

The 2020 Chambers Most List goes live
Barrister-to-be careers resource contains key facts and figures for over 50 sets

Lawyer among top childhood ‘dream jobs’
It’s also the most likely to become a reality, according to research

Legal mental health charity to create army of ‘wellbeing advocates’
LawCare scheme launches on World Mental Health Day

Extinction Rebellion lawyers descend on legal London
Environmental group’s legally-minded supporters brought along a real life Lady Justice

Cocaine fine barrister disciplined again — this time for assaulting three people
BSB suspends Richard Thomas Keogh for 28 days following assault conviction

Legal sector dominates social mobility power list
Top ten spots for Baker McKenzie, Linklaters and BCLP

Exchange Chambers teams up with Lancaster Law School to deliver LLB advocacy module
Option open to third years

‘How can I demonstrate I’m a first class student trapped with a second class degree?’
A bar hopeful seeks readers' advice

‘Legal aid as important for economy as hospitals and schools’
Increasing access to justice can be a ‘win-win’ for businesses, IBA-World Bank report claims

‘Culture of fear’ prevents female barristers speaking out against bullying and harassment
Comments include male barristers discussing which female colleagues they 'wanted to shag', report finds

Nothing unusual about hiring newly qualified barrister for Miller case legal team, says government
Rookie Richard Howell once worked for Dominic Cummings on the Vote Leave campaign

Fraud barrister disbarred for tax fraud
Didn't realise it was an offence not to submit VAT returns

Upskirting ex-government lawyer given community order
Photographed woman on Tube

The Apprentice 2019: Former Matrix mini-pupil set to become youngest-ever contestant
Business-style BBC show returns to screens on Wednesday

Inns of Court open applications for big money BPTC scholarships
Over £5 million up for grabs

Barrister prosecuted for ‘upskirting’ on the Tube
Spotted by a member of the public

Non-Russell Group grad: ‘Is the commercial bar out of my reach?’
I'm struggling to get mini-pupillages

The ‘unspoken rules’ of the bar: don’t wear a brown suit and never turn your back on the judge
Blogging barrister compiles handy guide to advocates' etiquette

BPP Law School launches new two-part BPTC
Exclusive: Shorter, flexible option will allow students to pause their studies after completing stage one