Tag: Barristers

‘I have my first pupillage interview. Any advice?’

Aspiring barrister seeks top tips

Mar 10 2023 9:16am
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Legal Twitter reveals its craziest law firm merch

NRF ping pong balls? Or perhaps an Irwin Mitchell unicorn?

Mar 6 2023 11:33am
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Garden Court barrister arrested after climbing tree to stop felling

Paul Powlesland documented the incident on Twitter

Mar 1 2023 12:55pm
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Francis Taylor Building barrister hits back at Jeremy Clarkson after TV star told him to ‘learn to spell’ during tense council meeting

Planning specialist Charles Streeten reveals dyslexia battle in open letter to presenter

Feb 16 2023 9:16am
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Man City fans display huge banner in honour of Lord Pannick

Blackstone barrister's star status among Sky Blues fans hits new highs

Feb 13 2023 8:44am
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Man City sign Blackstone super silk who charges rumoured £5k an hour to defend Premier League claim

Mega-wealthy club call on services of Lord Pannick (again)

Feb 8 2023 12:05pm
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Express Solicitors to recruit pupil barristers for first time

Eight spots up for grabs at personal injury specialist

Feb 1 2023 8:51am
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The 10 best legal social media users of 2023

Which lawfluencer will win this year's Legal Cheek Award?

Jan 31 2023 11:55am

Public favours barristers with posh accents, study finds

Regional voices still encounter bias

Jan 30 2023 1:26pm
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Spike in lawyers questioning their career choice

Majority of callers to wellbeing charity LawCare are trainee or junior

Jan 30 2023 9:31am
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Which practice area boasts the smartest lawyers?

Legal Cheek commenters spark debate

Jan 27 2023 10:10am
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Disbarment for Supreme Court embargo-breaking barrister

Timothy Crosland previously said leak of Heathrow runway ruling was necessary to 'protest the deep immorality' of the court’s decision

Jan 23 2023 8:55am
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5 tips to secure pupillage

Gatehouse barrister and pupillage committee member Clare Anslow offers advice for those interested in a career at the bar

Jan 17 2023 1:40pm

Bar Council explores adding contextual recruitment tools to Pupillage Gateway

Incoming chair Nick Vineall KC reveals possibility in inaugural speech

Jan 11 2023 8:50am
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‘Our criminal justice system is quite literally being held together by duct tape — action is needed now’

Fundamental change is required to avoid a 'complete collapse', warns solicitor advocate Ben Brown

Jan 10 2023 9:25am
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