2021 has been another challenging year for the Young Bar, writes Joanne Kane
Two perspectives on pupillage during the pandemic concludes with a look at Karen’s experiences on her feet (AKA the ‘lockdown second six’)
Lack of networking and advocacy opportunities have been pupils’ biggest challenges during COVID. Melissa Elsworth, Thomas Harvey and Mani Basi explain how the Family Law Bar Association’s expanding Pupillage Project is helping to fill the gap
Welcome to the Bar! To help new pupils at the start of a daunting year, here’s some advice from three incumbents to help you navigate the inevitable challenges
Two perspectives on pupillage during the pandemic: part one of a two-part series by Chris Bryden and Karen Staunton looks at first-six challenges
Not only will you learn how to become a better barrister, but you will learn how to become a good mentor too, write Alexandra Wilson and Jamil Mohammed
Tips for surviving your second six and growing into your role as an advocate with confidence. By Zeenat Islam
You’ve spent years preparing for this moment and it’s finally arrived. So what to expect? Lachlan Stewart reflects on an unprecedented year as a pupil and how to own – and enjoy – it
‘Different, but not impossible,’ writes Shaylla Shabbir - seven lessons learnt.
Young barristers want to be in court but they do not want this at the expense of their health or the expense of their clients, writes Katherine Duncan
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
Applications are invited for Door and Part/Full Time Tenants
A comparison – Dan Monaghan, Head of DWF Chambers, invites two viewpoints
And if not, why not? asks Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management
Marie Law, Head of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, discusses the many benefits of oral fluid drug testing for child welfare and protection matters
To mark International Women’s Day, Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management looks at how financial planning can help bridge the gap
Casey Randall of AlphaBiolabs answers some of the most common questions regarding relationship DNA testing for court
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
Marking Neurodiversity Week 2025, an anonymous barrister shares the revelations and emotions from a mid-career diagnosis with a view to encouraging others to find out more
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
Save for some high-flyers and those who can become commercial arbitrators, it is generally a question of all or nothing but that does not mean moving from hero to zero, says Andrew Hillier