Practice Toolset

A skill that can be taught: Bar now sets standard of excellence in efforts to improve the questioning of the vulnerable. By Lynda Gibbs, Kama Melly QC and HHJ Simon Drew QC 

Caribbean-qualified counsel Karen Gough took the plunge, got the international edge and benefitted her whole practice 

To demystify, express or promote? Counsel asks crusaders, social mobilisers and networkers about the power of social media 

Contemplating a border leap? Whether for Brexit, competitive or personal reasons, Counsel asks a panel of dual-qualifieds to share their know-how 

As the Prime Minister’s Brexit dealings are awaited, Anthony Inglese meets UK judge to Europe’s top court, Christopher Vajda, who reflects on his journey to the ECJ and six years of judging EU-style 

What’s all the fuss about? Should you get involved? And if so, how? Social media sage Felicity McMahon explains when it’s good to tweet 

How to work successfully in a demanding profession, with sometimes challenging personalities, whilst pursuing happiness? Jay Connolly shares four core skills to help us manage up, down and sideways  

A host of good reasons to devote a day of your life to the Annual Bar Conference. By Lucinda Orr  

Cynical business ploy or socially responsible purpose? Sam Mercer asked four leading sets how and why they do CSR…  

With a name change and new digital platform, Advocate revitalises the Bar’s contribution to access to justice. Chair Sir Robin Knowles CBE explains the rebrand to  Counsel