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Judicial pathways for the employed Bar

Judicial pathways for the employed Bar

Judges drawn from the employed Bar bring valuable and different skills, says Venetia Jackson, who offers advice for employed barristers contemplating an application 

20 October 2023 / Venetia Jackson
What to expect as a new tenant

What to expect as a new tenant

Congratulations, you’ve been offered tenancy! But how will things change? Fountain Court Chambers provides an insight into life as a new tenant 

20 October 2023 / Chelsea Finnigan
Pupillage: Your confidence bank

Pupillage: Your confidence bank

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

11 September 2023 / Karlia Lykourgou
Pupillage: The ‘unknown unknowns’ of courtroom advocacy

Pupillage: The ‘unknown unknowns’ of courtroom advocacy

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 

11 September 2023 / Paige Jones / Jack Palmer
Pupillage: Making the first 9 months count

Pupillage: Making the first 9 months count

Sophie Cashell’s nine top tips to help new pupils make the most of the crucial nine months before it’s tenancy decision time 

11 September 2023 / Sophie Cashell
Silk interview, sorted

Silk interview, sorted

How – and to what extent – can you prepare for that half-hour slot on which so much may depend? Here’s some silk interview prep with Paul Secher 

11 September 2023 / Paul Secher
Dual qualify: the Jersey and Guernsey Bars

Dual qualify: the Jersey and Guernsey Bars

Charles Sorensen and Amy Richardson outline the workings and benefits of a dual qualified practice - not least securing tenancy 

07 August 2023 / Charles Sorensen / Amy Richardson
Tendering for public sector contracts

Tendering for public sector contracts

Interested in bidding for public sector legal work? Josh Bates explains how to get into your best tendering position before the new procurement system starts in 2024

10 July 2023 / Josh Bates
Financial planning for the junior Bar

Financial planning for the junior Bar

Avoid expensive mistakes with Jackie Streat’s smart guide to a self-employed junior barrister’s tax obligations 

10 July 2023 / Jackie Streat
Keeping up with the times?

Keeping up with the times?

With a new generation of barristers seeking out more ways to enhance their skillset, are ‘traditional’ barristers in danger of losing out? asks Orlagh Kelly

10 July 2023 / Orlagh Kelly
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Join Antony Hodari in-house

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

Record pupillage numbers

Pupillage offers hit new record exceeding pre-pandemic levels, Bar Council report finds

Senior Crown Prosecutor

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

Q&A with The Barrister Group

Harry Hodgkin, CEO of The Barrister Group, gives an insight into Chambers' core principles and the individual barrister's experience

CPS in Top 10 Employers for Working Families

Congratulations to the Crown Prosecution Service – a Top 10 Employer for Working Families 2023

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Shorten the journey into the boardroom with CGIUKI’s Fast Track

With the explosion of interest in governance and the growing need to be multi-skilled to keep career options open, adding an extra string to your bow is not without its merits. The Chartered Governance Institute UK Ireland (CGIUKI) Fast Track for the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme could be ideal for experienced professionals to reach chartered governance status