Tag: Barristers

Incoming bar chief expresses concern over lack of young barristers as Pupillage Gateway reopens

'We will not have a sustainable, separate profession' Andrew Walker QC warns

Nov 29 2017 12:40pm

Government will ‘no doubt’ waive immigration rules so Meghan Markle can come to UK to marry Prince Harry, says leading immigration lawyer

‘The couple with two British children I am representing at court tomorrow are not so fortunate’

Nov 29 2017 10:18am

Two elderly men by a roaring fire: Top crime QC describes her Oxbridge interview in new play

Review of The Robing Room, a monologue performed by and about Felicity Gerry QC

Nov 17 2017 12:39pm

Bar chief writes to all chambers urging zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment

Days after Twitter account exposing ‘endemic’ problem in profession went live

Nov 15 2017 3:30pm

‘Behind the Gown’: Anonymous Twitter account hopes to expose sexual harassment at the bar

As an independent review criticises Matrix Chambers’ handling of allegations, according to report

Nov 13 2017 2:55pm

Lord Neuberger lands role at One Essex Court following Supreme Court departure

As former colleague Lord Clarke secures new arbitration gig

Nov 9 2017 11:40am

The junior bar is shrinking amid legal aid cuts, and pro bono isn’t the answer

Free advice ‘will never be enough’, ex-judge says as National Pro Bono Week begins

Nov 6 2017 11:31am

‘Film producers are to aspiring actors what judges are to lawyers,’ says top barrister

Judicial bullying is about power and can leave victims feeling paralysed

Oct 30 2017 1:06pm

5 Essex Court boosts pupil award by 38% as London sets continue to splash the cash

Exclusive: Rookie barrister pay now £55,000

Oct 30 2017 9:30am

Amal Clooney has faced Harvey Weinstein situations in legal profession, husband reveals

Sexual harassment among lawyers in the spotlight

Oct 24 2017 10:55am

As ‘allegations’ emerge online the media world cuts ties with East Anglian Chambers junior barrister who became GQ’s political correspondent

Cambridge grad Rupert Myers posted apology before appearing to delete his Twitter account

Oct 20 2017 11:52am

The Apprentice: Nottingham grad and ‘qualified barrister’ fired by Lord Sugar

Elliot Van Emden drew criticism from lawyers over use of professional title

Oct 19 2017 11:50am

The (unofficial) results are in: Archbold victorious in battle of criminal law bibles

Three-quarters of barristers back old text over newer rival

Oct 17 2017 11:47am