Tag: Barristers

Lawyers share their most embarrassing court stories
So. Much. Cringe.

Barrister apprenticeships could be available by spring 2024
Exclusive: Plans gathering pace

Judges told not to send convicted criminals to prison – they’re full
Early release and delayed sentencing on the table

Inns scholarships: £6 million on the table for future barristers
Deadline fast approaching

Your go-to guide to life at the nation’s top chambers is here
2024 Chambers Most List - now live!

Businessman jailed for targeting barristers with fake bombs
Devices left outside 3VB in Gray’s Inn

Barristers given fresh guidance on social media behaviour
'Strike balance' between human rights and professional obligations, says regulator

Bar chief: Move ‘call’ post-pupillage to clear up confusion around barrister title
'Problem is readily fixable', says Nick Vineall KC

Barrister takes shadow justice role in Labour reshuffle
Shabana Mahmood replaces Steve Reed who takes over rural affairs

Meet the Hollyoaks star at the bar
Barrister Sonny Flood played Josh Ashworth on Channel 4 show

Criminals to be forced to attend sentencing hearings under new powers
Lawyers aren't convinced

Squire Patton Boggs partner set to referee Rugby World Cup
Barrister Wayne Barnes swaps wigs for whistles

Regulator temporarily stops Hertfordshire Uni bar course
Law school working with BSB

New TV show to examine jury system by recreating murder trial
Real cases and even realer juries!

Businessman found guilty of targeting barristers with fake bombs
Devices left outside 3VB in Gray’s Inn

BSB mulls removing caps on exam resits
Trials move with BPP

Take a trip down the rabbit hole into the world of pupillage
This summer, an Alice in Wonderland-themed show at the Edinburgh Fringe grapples with the challenges facing pupil barristers

Secret Barrister gives Taylor Swift the law treatment
🎵I think he did it but I just can’t prove it🎵

How to survive the law conversion course as a career changer
PGDL graduate and future pupil barrister Charlotte Tosti shares ten pointers with readers

First hijab-wearing criminal KC launches ‘Girls Human Rights Hub’
Sultana Tafadar hopes to empower and educate young women through new international organisation

Ditch the equality pledges and provide more mentoring, flexitime and maternity support, say women lawyers
Less than half think current gender equality measures are effective