Practice Toolset

David Fardy outlines what to expect, what you will learn, and what you can gain from a pupillage at the employed Bar 

If you are in/about to start pupillage, you will soon be facing the pupillage stage assessment in professional ethics. Jane Hutton and Patrick Ryan outline exam format and tactics 

The Bar Council reports back on its third pupil survey and signposts support and guidance for this key group of the profession 

Emma Darlow Stearn and Adam Pincott on the experience of taking on pro bono cases during second six  

Mrs Justice Lieven outlines the match funding scheme now open for applications for 2025-26 and 2026-27 pupillages 

How to cross-examine your Gen AI tools and interrogate the outputs? Sally McLaren’s tips for using AI safely in legal research 

Karlia Lykourgou puts forward an argument for chambers funded egg-freezing loans 

As use of AI becomes more widespread at the Bar, reshaping workflows, Andrew Hogan predicts a shift away from time-spent to value-based fees  

What factors are driving client complaints and how can barristers put them right in house? Insights from the Legal Ombudsman 

A crucial part of the justice system jigsaw, what is it like being a criminal clerk in today’s acutely pressured environment? Dave Scothern offers insight, drawing out a framework of best practice points