Tag: Barristers

‘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

Where are all the vegan wigs?

More are shunning animal produce, yet the legal dress industry just won’t ditch its horsehair

Oct 13 2017 11:12am

Criminal Bar Association: ‘Horrible culture of shame’ allows judges to bully junior barristers

QC tells Legal Cheek some judges see mocking barristers as a sport

Oct 12 2017 1:41pm

Top QC reveals how she overcame insane 1980s sexual harassment

State school-educated family law barrister also slammed legal education costs in eye-opening speech

Oct 9 2017 4:37pm

The Apprentice: Lawyers round on ‘law firm’ owner who described himself as a ‘qualified barrister’

Use of professional title called into question during TV show

Oct 5 2017 2:18pm

Henderson Chambers boosts pupillage award by 40% as it unveils new Caribbean secondment

Exclusive: As a plethora of London sets bump rookie barrister pay

Oct 5 2017 9:59am