On the hunt for the perfect beach book/listen? Circuit Leaders, Michelle Heeley QC, Richard Wright QC, Kate Brunner QC, Lisa Roberts QC and Christine Agnew QC share their recommendations
How did the international DJ and BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter find his transition to the Criminal Bar? Mark Robinson’s secrets of a successful career change and his perception-breaking projects
From a chance airfield encounter to war crimes counsel, Karadzic trial judge, International Criminal Court judge and Independent Adviser to the Ukrainian Prosecutor General – Sir Howard talks to Anthony Inglese CB about the pivotal points that shaped his career
Barrister, historian, legal biographer – it was ‘pure serendipity’ that the whirlwind silk went into the law and found his niche as a bestselling author, finds David Rhodes
The barrister and novelist wants us to think more deeply about the conditions that lead people into crime. Here, he talks to Jamil Mohammed about moonlighting, de-stereotyping and the ‘manipulated fate’ that brought him to the Bar
Keith Hardie on why chambers adopting a robust approach to client listening are likely to steal a march on those who do not
Chambers are full of people with strong personalities and opinions: Sally Sanderson offers a checklist for perfecting your leadership style and introducing change (including planning for resistance)
The questionnaire has landed. Sam Thomas walks barristers through the ten areas covered by the questionnaire; this is your opportunity to assess your cybersecurity and provide reassurance to clients
Surely diversity of thought at the Bar is a good thing? Why are chambers shoehorning all applicants for pupillage into the same mould? Roxy Lackschewitz-Martin looks at the diagnostic gap and neurodiversity in pupillage applications
‘Parallel practitioner’ Kemi Ojutiku explains how she balances work as a civil and commercial arbitrator alongside her specialist family law practice
A reminder of what’s at stake. By Stephen Akinsanya
During a career break, you don’t lose skills, you build on them! Juliette Levy outlines the TRWG’s campaign to attract returners and movers, boost confidence and promote the cognitive diversity they bring
Should counsel be allowed to express a personal opinion about their cases in public, when they cannot do so in court? asks Patrick O'Connor QC
‘Assume there is a problem’ – Nicola Braganza QC and Grainne Mellon consider best practice and what schools should do when faced with a report of peer-on-peer sexual assault or harassment
Adiba Bassam describes the everyday experience of being a junior female barrister and why we all need to challenge problematic practices – especially if they don’t affect you
James Cartwright's match report from Hamilton, New Zealand and a call for new players to join the Bar of England and Wales Cricket Club
A family photograph and inherited fascination with Ethiopia inspired counter-terrorism silk Barnaby Jameson QC to write a fictionalised account of the life of Noor Inayat Khan, the extraordinary SOE wartime agent
Laurence Cooper rounds up recommendations for recreational pursuits – all within striking distance of court buildings
By Leslie Thomas QC
This summer, 24 Black graduates will be offered internships by over 70 sets of chambers. Here, Dawid Konotey-Ahulu – the barrister turned investment banker, entrepreneur and co-founder of 10KBI – explains why the mission was so compelling for him
Putting forward a diverse legal team is no longer ‘preferred’ and the ‘right thing to do’ – it is fast becoming ‘essential’. How law firms and their clients are using spend to help drive change, by David Stone
This is our stand up moment: Barbara Mills QC and Simon Regis on the landmark report’s key findings and what the Bar must do to remove the systemic obstacles faced by many barristers from ethnic minority communities
Raggi Kotak and Laurie-Anne Power on the positive actions chambers can take to support a more racially inclusive environment
Racial disparity and racism can impact experiences in the courtroom; Abimbola Johnson has some constructive solutions on how we can effectively challenge it
It’s been a particularly hectic period in both the political sphere and our working lives
Casey Randall explores the benefits of prenatal paternity testing and explains how the test is performed
Philip N Bristow explains how to unlock your aged debt to fund your tax in one easy step
Kate West discusses how best to interpret a drug test report, and the common misconceptions about what can be learnt from a drug test
Ashley Hodgkinson looks at drug testing methods and some of the most common ways people try to cheat a drug test
Clerksroom Chambers has recruited Matthew Wildish from 3 Paper Buildings (3PB) to a newly created position of Director of Clerking. Matthew joined the team at Clerksroom on 1 June
How did the international DJ and BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter find his transition to the Criminal Bar? Mark Robinsons secrets of a successful career change and his perception-breaking projects
Barrister, historian, legal biographer it was pure serendipity that the whirlwind silk went into the law and found his niche as a bestselling author, finds David Rhodes
A reminder of whats at stake. By Stephen Akinsanya
Surely diversity of thought at the Bar is a good thing? Why are chambers shoehorning all applicants for pupillage into the same mould? Roxy Lackschewitz-Martin looks at the diagnostic gap and neurodiversity in pupillage applications
Should counsel be allowed to express a personal opinion about their cases in public, when they cannot do so in court? asks Patrick O'Connor QC
