Profession

Mark Cannon pays tribute to Lord Toulson and his great contribution to the law  

In Willers v Joyce  [2016] UKSC 43 & 44 Lord (Roger) Toulson said: ‘The common law is prized for its combination of principle and pragmatism.’  

Counsel talks to Gifty Edila who forged an award-winning career in local government despite encountering early prejudices at the Bar  

Q What drew you to the Bar initially, and what was your experience of applying for pupillage and early years of practice? 

The first Circuit-based mentoring scheme for women barristers is building confidence and camaraderie. Kate Brunner QC explains what sets it apart  

The Bar may appear to be awash with mentoring schemes, but only a small minority of barristers actually have a mentor, and it is particularly difficult on the far reaches of Circuit to access support and events based in London.  

With European links under pressure, HELP is at hand to preserve shared values grounded in respect for human rights and the rule of law. Guy Vassall-Adams QC reports  

These are testing times for race relations and the culture of respect for human rights in Europe. 

Known as the conscience of the legal profession, reforming charity JUSTICE is marking 60 years of shaping the legal landscape. By Andrea Coomber  

In June, JUSTICE celebrated its 60th anniversary.  

Counsel talks to pioneers Christine Kings and Edith Robertson about the rise and role of the Legal Practice Management Association  

Twenty-one years ago with a handful of members, the Legal Practice Management Association (LPMA) was established.  

More change is afoot in the world of money laundering. Christopher Convey explains how this affects the Bar. Will counsel assist the court? Ed Vickers QC outlines new guidance on court appointed advocates  

Simple rebrand or first step to a modernising merger? Don’t underestimate the significance of the new Business and Property Courts, argues Ed Pepperall QC  

It all started in Birmingham.  

Record numbers of chambers are applying to the COIC Pupillage Matched Funding Scheme, now hitting its stride. Nathalie Lieven QC reports  

2016/ 2017 saw 40 pupillages supported by the Council of the Inns of Court (COIC) Pupillage Matched Funding Scheme, helping pupils in 37 sets of chambers.  

Upsides and flipsides: supervisors and pupils from the self-employed and employed Bar give warts-and-all accounts of their experiences of a year under very different wings