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BarTech opportunity awaits

Don’t let solicitors steal a march on the Bar. The time is ripe to monetise your knowledge, consolidate your reputation and start up your inner tech entrepreneur 

18 April 2019 / Andrew Thornton

Making the move to partnership

Enthusiastically embraced by the young Bar for some years, now those more established in their careers are responding to opportunities the employed Bar can offer. Where to start? Here’s a practical guide to help you navigate the process by Sara George 

18 April 2019 / Sara George

What the Bar can learn from... The masters of influence

What is it that brilliant influencers do to get people on their side? Try adopting techniques from the world of sales to read client personalities, influence decisions and get more – and better – briefs. By Gavin Presman 

18 April 2019 / Gavin Presman

Gifts and entertainment

What to do if a grateful client offers you a holiday on their superyacht? A guide to your professional obligations 

18 April 2019 / Tony McDaid / Clare Strickland

The learning curve: DPP Max Hill QC

Learning from its mistakes, disclosure is now ‘front and centre’ at the CPS and case file quality paramount, says the new DPP. Four months in, he has clear goals for the service while boosting internal morale and public trust 

20 March 2019 / David Wurtzel

Equal to everything: Lady Hale

Long-time legal doyenne, the ground-breaker from Yorkshire has crossed cultures and been honoured in the ‘Vogue 25’ cast of inspiring leaders. Lady Hale discusses her career, parking self-doubt and the diversity challenge 

20 March 2019 / Sally Penni

Day in the life... Nilema Bhakta-Jones

From barrister to general counsel to LawTech CEO, the diversity mentor and First 100 Years Champion of the Year shares a slice of her working life 

20 March 2019 / Nilema Bhakta-Jones

Ending harassment: men, welcome to the conversation!

Without the input of 66% of the Bar and 85% of heads of chambers, how can we solve the problem of harassment? After all, the dividing line isn’t gender, it’s Harassers v Appalled. Male barristers share their views 

Somewhere over the rainbow

Why is there almost no provision for R&D at the Bar? Are we even bothering to look for innovation? Surely we should be helping to incubate the happy little bluebirds of the future, invest in LawTech, and make survival a given 

19 March 2019 / Robin Jackson
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