A space where the world stops and the beauty of the surroundings are absorbed —open water swimming and the best places to try it
A new profession at the Bar for this extraordinary man who, after a catastrophic road traffic accident, is driven to represent those with similarly significant injuries
Intimidation by legislators and failures of the judiciary threaten the rule of law, writes Dr Leonardo J Raznovich
The best of times, the worst of times, writes David Langwallner
How far we’ve come in the pursuit of professional equality and the hard work ahead: Jo’s Bar journey shows how, in a climate of ‘girly swot’ jibes and appearance-not-ability judgments, every step matters and every stance taken can count
A call to arms from the relentless slog of a legal aid junior’s August diary: why clerks and seniors should make it easier to say no and enable time out for self-preservation
Missions duly accepted, how did our three intrepid silks fare in their respective wellbeing adventures? They report back to Counsel
Silk application back to basics: how to understand, demonstrate and derive joy from the diversity competence
London
The ICCA seeks to appoint an outstanding individual to the important role of Director of Education whose primary focus will be education, leadership, strategy, and regulation.
The Bar Council is ready to support a turn to the efficiencies that will make a difference
By Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, examines the latest ONS data on drug misuse and its implications for toxicology testing in family law cases
An interview with Rob Wagg, CEO of New Park Court Chambers
What meaningful steps can you take in 2026 to advance your legal career? asks Thomas Cowan of St Pauls Chambers
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, explains why drugs may appear in test results, despite the donor denying use of them
Ever wondered what a pupillage is like at the CPS? This Q and A provides an insight into the training, experience and next steps
The appointments of 96 new King’s Counsel (also known as silk) are announced today
Ready for the new way to do tax returns? David Southern KC continues his series explaining the impact on barristers. In part 2, a worked example shows the specific practicalities of adapting to the new system
Resolution of the criminal justice crisis does not lie in reheating old ideas that have been roundly rejected before, say Ed Vickers KC, Faras Baloch and Katie Bacon
With pupillage application season under way, Laura Wright reflects on her route to ‘tech barrister’ and offers advice for those aiming at a career at the Bar