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Where have all the criminal barristers gone? By Joanna Hardy-Susskind

Joanna Hardy-Susskind speaks to those walking away from the criminal Bar 

11 November 2024 / Joanna Hardy-Susskind

May we continue to build together: Laurie-Anne Power KC

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)

14 October 2024 / Laurie-Anne Power KC

Advice to my younger pupil self

Expectations, experiences and survival tips – some of the things I wished I had known (or applied) when I was starting pupillage. By Chelsea Brooke-Ward 

09 September 2024 / Chelsea Brooke-Ward
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The Bar is a noble calling: Rt Hon Alex Chalk KC

The former Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice reflects on his time in politics and the invaluable grounding provided by his career as a barrister. Interview by Anthony Inglese CB

13 August 2024 / Anthony Inglese CB
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Northern Powerhouses: Sally Harrison KC, Sam Hillas KC and Nikki Saxton KC

Jenna Lucas meets the financial remedy silks to find out how each forged their path to silk and brought led money work back to the Northern Bar – along with the responsibility that brings and the importance of a side hustle 

10 June 2024 / Jenna Lucas
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On keeping the spark: Kirsty Brimelow KC

Lighting fires that cast unfairness into the shadows, creating history at home and abroad, and being comfortable with who you are – the remarkable criminal and international human rights barrister Kirsty Brimelow KC

08 March 2024 / Kirsty Brimelow KC
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Black women at the Bar: challenges faced and a fairer future

Bibi Badejo reports from a packed Inns of Court Women’s Alliance event examining the experiences of Black women barristers and imparting crucial advice for Black women navigating the legal profession 

19 February 2024 / Bibi Badejo
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Chair of the Bar 2024: Sam Townend KC

With the justice system still stretched to the limit, what are Sam Townend KC’s strategies and priorities for the Bar? Joshua Rozenberg KC (hon) finds out 

15 January 2024 / Joshua Rozenberg KC (hon)
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‘Lawyers have much to contribute’: George Peretz KC

Anthony Inglese interviews George Peretz KC, the public law silk disseminating the law across Parliament and the media alongside his broad and organically grown practice 

11 December 2023 / Anthony Inglese CB
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‘True equality alongside excellence’: Jason Pitter KC

The North Eastern Circuit Leader on his trailblazing career, turbulent early years of practice and his mission to equip all barristers, regardless of their characteristics, with the opportunity to thrive. Interview by Glenn Parsons  

13 November 2023 / Glenn Parsons
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Hope and expectation for the new legal year

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

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