Blogs/Articles

Hena Vissian and HHJ Dewinder Birk explain why the Midland Circuit Women’s Forum was set up, discuss strategy and successes, and underline the ongoing issues for women at the Bar and importance of male allyship 

Lynne McCafferty KC of WEConnect and Erica Bedford of Women in Costs discuss the important role of women-only specialist networks and cross-profession industry groups

Identify what makes you stand out from the crowd – Lisa Happé shares some techniques from the marketing world 

Grace Ferrier and Antonia Eklund look at the possibilities and benefits of using additional languages in your practice at the Bar 

By adopting principles from elite athletes, barristers can elevate their courtroom performance through deeper case analysis and performance reviews, says Bibi Badejo 

The complexities of balancing practice at the Bar with breastfeeding are investigated by Sally Rickard IBCLC* with assistance from barrister Charlotte Baker 

Ben Heaviside explores the pivotal role of clerking, tailored practice management and an inclusive chambers policy in a successful return to practice – keeping talent at the Bar 

Philip Hinks and Laura Newton report from a seminar discussing life at the commercial Bar as a working parent of young children. A number of common themes emerged relevant to all barrister parents 

Emma Price and Emma-Louise Fenelon are researching where the solutions lie for parents returning to the Bar and how the profession can achieve positive change 

Having a mentor outside of one’s chambers provides wider perspective without fear of judgment or consequences, says David E. Grant KC. The benefits of Chancery Bar Association’s designated scheme for pupils and appeal for more mentors to join