Blogs/Articles

Unpredicted developments can be the most foreboding aspect of appearing at court. Paige Jones and Jack Palmer describe five such experiences as pupils – and what they learnt 

Sophie Cashell’s nine top tips to help new pupils make the most of the crucial nine months before it’s tenancy decision time 

How – and to what extent – can you prepare for that half-hour slot on which so much may depend? Here’s some silk interview prep with Paul Secher 

Charles Sorensen and Amy Richardson outline the workings and benefits of a dual qualified practice - not least securing tenancy 

Interested in bidding for public sector legal work? Josh Bates explains how to get into your best tendering position before the new procurement system starts in 2024

Avoid expensive mistakes with Jackie Streat’s smart guide to a self-employed junior barrister’s tax obligations 

With a new generation of barristers seeking out more ways to enhance their skillset, are ‘traditional’ barristers in danger of losing out? asks Orlagh Kelly

And what benefits do you want to see? Nikki Alderson shares seven strategies to start the ball rolling… 

Cath Brown sets out the steps chambers can take to make their mentoring schemes more effective and show demonstrable results

It’s easy to overlook this side of practice management; Ann Page sets out the five steps to growing your solicitor client base