Zeenat Islam is a barrister at 25 Bedford Row. She is an Associate Tutor at the University of Warwick and teaches Practical Advocacy to LLB students. She is the founder of REDEFINED: Learning for Lawyers which is an alternative learning platform for aspiring lawyers from underrepresented groups.
Tips for surviving your second six and growing into your role as an advocate with confidence. By Zeenat Islam
With mini pupillages and other work experience cancelled, Zeenat Islam explains how Learning for Lawyers – REDEFINED is helping to unlock the law for those struggling to access opportunities
Time to rethink the Bar’s approach to diversity and inclusion? To ensure that difference makes a difference, we must get to the root of the problem and commit to structural change – Zeenat Islam shares her thoughts
Time to rethink the Bar’s approach to diversity and inclusion? To ensure that difference makes a difference, we must get to the root of the problem and commit to structural change – Zeenat Islam shares her thoughts
The ‘Calais refugee judgment’, an update on the Lawyers Refugee Initiative and volunteers report from the ‘Jungle’
The beginning of the legal year offers the opportunity for a renewed commitment to justice and the rule of law both at home and abroad
By Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management sets out the key steps to your dream property
A centre of excellence for youth justice, the Youth Justice Legal Centre provides specialist training, an advice line and a membership programme
By Kem Kemal of Henry Dannell
By Ashley Friday of AlphaBiolabs
Providing bespoke mortgage and protection solutions for barristers
Joanna Hardy-Susskind speaks to those walking away from the criminal Bar
From a traumatic formative education to exceptional criminal silk – Laurie-Anne Power KC talks about her path to the Bar, pursuit of equality and speaking out against discrimination (not just during Black History Month)
James Onalaja concludes his two-part opinion series
Yasmin Ilhan explains the Law Commission’s proposals for a quicker, easier and more effective contempt of court regime
Irresponsible use of AI can lead to serious and embarrassing consequences. Sam Thomas briefs barristers on the five key risks and how to avoid them
