Amrit Kaur Dhanoa, Chair of the Young Barristers’ Committee for 2024, sets out her priorities for the year ahead
The more open you are about your neurodivergence, the easier it will be for clerks to tailor their support, advises Leanne Buckley-Thomson
When should you start the conversation – and what to cover? Michael Harwood explains the ‘what, when, and how’ of practice reviews for those looking to take more control over the direction of their practice
Growing your junior practice via international conference and how to fund the trip: Daria Gleyze, Emile Simpson and Sajid Suleman share what they gained from the ChBA BVI Conference
Christopher McNall (of farms and farmland fame) and Stephanie Wickenden (curator of an art law specialism) describe how they discovered their niche practices with tips for developing yours
Judges drawn from the employed Bar bring valuable and different skills, says Venetia Jackson, who offers advice for employed barristers contemplating an application
Congratulations, you’ve been offered tenancy! But how will things change? Fountain Court Chambers provides an insight into life as a new tenant
Obtaining pupillage is a huge feat and you did it! Here are six tips to surviving the first couple of years as a barrister and growing your confidence at the Bar. By Karlia Lykourgou
Unpredicted developments can be the most foreboding aspect of appearing at court. Paige Jones and Jack Palmer describe five such experiences as pupils – and what they learnt
Sophie Cashell’s nine top tips to help new pupils make the most of the crucial nine months before it’s tenancy decision time
Barristers can learn more about the varied arenas in which their mediation skills can be deployed at the Civil Mediation Council Annual Conference on 6 and 7 November 2024
Inspiring and diverse candidates are being sought for the Attorney General’s Regional A, B and C Panels - recruitment closes at noon on 10 October 2024
The mentoring scheme for underrepresented applicants to the Commercial Bar enters its third year - the 2024/25 cycle is now closed for applications
No-one should have to live in sub-standard accommodation, says Antony Hodari Solicitors. We are tackling the problem of bad housing with a two-pronged approach and act on behalf of tenants in both the civil and criminal courts
Pupillage offers hit new record exceeding pre-pandemic levels, Bar Council report finds
What’s it like being a Senior Crown Prosecutor? Stuart Page describes what drew him to the role, the skills required, and a typical day in the life
