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New year, new (soft) skills

New year, new (soft) skills

Kim Tasso looks at the evidence on soft skills and how you can improve yours 

23 January 2023 / Kim Tasso
Standing out as a strong DJ candidate

Standing out as a strong DJ candidate

Want to join the judicial pyramid? Here's Paul Secher's guide for future DDJ/DJ applicants on ‘matching up’ to the competency framework and the important changes in application procedure

01 November 2022 / Paul Secher
What’s the point of using LinkedIn?

What’s the point of using LinkedIn?

Key benefits of the platform for the Bar, how to build engagement, and the secrets of the almighty algorithm – all generously unravelled by barrister and LinkedIn influencer Sahar Farooqi

01 November 2022 / Sahar Farooqi
How do you know it’s time to leave Chambers?

How do you know it’s time to leave Chambers?

The decision to leave Chambers isn’t taken lightly. But it doesn’t need to be tortuous. Here are some ideas from Heidi Smith to help you process the decision

28 October 2022 / Heidi Smith
Implementing and managing fair work allocation

Implementing and managing fair work allocation

A masterclass (with worked examples) on how to implement and manage fair work allocation. By Scott Baldwin 

28 October 2022 / Scott Baldwin
All the fun of the fair

All the fun of the fair

How to get the most out of the Bar Council’s Pupillage Fair

29 September 2022 / The Bar Council
Do you know what your clients really think about you?

Do you know what your clients really think about you?

Keith Hardie on why chambers adopting a robust approach to client listening are likely to steal a march on those who do not

15 August 2022 / Keith Hardie
Returners, movers and talent retention

Returners, movers and talent retention

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 

12 August 2022 / Juliette Levy
New legal ventures: Dual specialisation

New legal ventures: Dual specialisation

‘Parallel practitioner’ Kemi Ojutiku explains how she balances work as a civil and commercial arbitrator alongside her specialist family law practice

01 July 2022 / Kemi Ojutiku
Leaders in waiting: part 2 – confidence

Leaders in waiting: part 2 – confidence

Nikki Alderson's confidence strategies for career success, including how to develop a positive mindset and overcome rejection 

01 July 2022 / Nikki Alderson
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Strategic Moves

Express Chambers – advocacy arm for Express Solicitors

Express Solicitors has unveiled a new brand identity for its established advocacy team, which now operates under the name Express Chambers

42BR Barristers welcomes 4 Brick Court

42BR Barristers to be joined by leading family law set, 4 Brick Court, this summer

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The tech-ready legal professional

Get ready to lead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape

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Serendipity and support

Valerie Sterling, Head of the Family Team at New Park Court Chambers, offers reflections from a distinguished 40-year career in law

Being a judicial assistant at the Supreme Court

There is no typical day in the life as a Supreme Court judicial assistant, says Josephine Gillingwater, and that’s what makes the role so enjoyably diverse

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Life at New Park Court

An interview with Rob Wagg, CEO of New Park Court Chambers