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Why it’s time to mobilise on AI

Julie Ahadi responds to thought-provoking feedback on the use of AI in pupillage and explains why we should all be role-playing how the Bar might be affected 

07 April 2025 / Julie Ahadi
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KC appointments: demonstrating diversity

In the first of a new King’s Counsel Selection Panel series, Monisha Shah looks at Competency D: Diversity Action & Understanding – and the many inspiring ways to demonstrate it 

07 April 2025 / Monisha Shah
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Law’s toxic mistaek problem

Not all mistakes and not all risks are created equal; we need to be more discerning about how and where we spend mental energy, suggests Matthew Richardson 

07 April 2025 / Matthew Richardson
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Personal branding: ‘guilty as charged’

If reputation is the traditional currency of counsel, personal branding is crypto, says Anna Yarde 

07 April 2025 / Anna Yarde
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Taking sick leave at the Bar (1)

Sarah Lucy Cooper discusses the ins and outs of taking sick leave as a self-employed barrister. In the first of a two-part series: what you need to think about, how to communicate it and being realistic about recuperation

07 April 2025 / Sarah Lucy Cooper
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The psychology of law

Annmarie Carvalho explains how being psychologically informed can enhance your legal practice – law is a people business, after all... 

07 April 2025 / Annmarie Carvalho
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Working at the nationwide GLD

Helping the government to govern well, within the rule of law, and across the country. Christopher Bates offers practical guidance for self-employed barristers thinking of making the move 

07 April 2025 / Christopher Bates
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The UAE family law system and opportunities for the Bar

Maria Scotland and Niamh Wilkie report from the Bar Council’s 2024 visit to the United Arab Emirates exploring practice development opportunities for the England and Wales family Bar

17 March 2025 / Niamh Wilke / Maria Scotland
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Who gets silk? 2024

David Wurtzel analyses the outcome of the 2024 silk competition and how it compares with previous years, revealing some striking trends and home truths for the profession 

10 March 2025 / David Wurtzel
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‘Ask a Judge’ – diversity on Circuit

Emma Cross and Sunyana Sharma share advice from a recent judicial careers event and other aspiration-raising initiatives on the Western Circuit 

10 March 2025 / Emma Cross / Sunyana Sharma
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Now is the time to tackle inappropriate behaviour at the Bar as well as extend our reach and collaboration with organisations and individuals at home and abroad

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