Five enthusiasts from Bar and Bench share the bell-ringing appeal with Counsel. From ‘Oranges and Lemons’ to wedding bells, it’s an enchanting sound and an extraordinary pastime, mixing camaraderie, mental agility and physical exercise
For a quick escape from the daily grind, try an all-absorbing visit to the fully restored home and treasures of 19th century architect and master of design Sir John Soane in the heart of legal London
Terrible days have their amusing side in retrospect
Congratulations to the 108! As our new QCs prepare for the silk ceremony, we dive into the pool to see what’s the most influential factor for success, after an individual’s own effort
How bad is Brexit for women? Just how inclusive does feminism have to be? What’s the greatest myth about female barristers? The forthright peer, social reformer and Bar luminary talks to Alice de Coverley
From American legal thinking to classics and great literary speeches, Lord Justice Singh discusses his influences and principles
Tax barrister, blogger and campaigner – the tenacious Jolyon Maugham QC has driven the legal debate on Brexit since the referendum result and won’t let the issue go
Julia Smart probes the impeccable credentials of LALY Legal Aid Barrister of the Year 2018, Martha Cover
Coming soon to a Circuit near you? With over 80 mentored pairs and counting, the win-win WCWF opt-out scheme is getting results
Take control of your practice and create that competitive edge: Nick Luckman explains how to position your specialist skills in the market
Hybrid – home and CWJ’s Bethnal Green office, London
Centre for Women’s Justice (CWJ) is recruiting paralegals with feminist values to join its new Independent Legal Advice service.
The Chair of the Bar reports back
Susie Griffin on the admin that keeps barristers from billable work
Clement Cowley, Partner at The Penny Group, explains how global events can influence the performance of pensions and ISAs, and why taking a long-term approach to investing is often the most effective strategy
Mário Barroso, Head of R&D and Method Development at AlphaBiolabs, discusses what family law professionals need to know about hallucinogens, from the main hallucinogenic drugs encountered in family proceedings, to their effects and the testing options available
Harmony Christian Ministries is the latest charity to benefit from a £500 donation from AlphaBiolabs via the company’s Giving Back initiative
By David Green
At the start of her term, Chair of the Bar 2026 Kirsty Brimelow KC set out a series of priorities for the year ahead. One of those priorities was children in the justice system
As the world becomes more digital, Barbara Vinagre Mota examines international research into the mental health consequences of judges’ exposure to graphic and immersive evidence, highlighting the importance of support systems
In an era of patient-centred care and growing concern over misconduct in medical settings, why do women still lack the right to choose women consultants for examination and treatment? Charles Davey investigates
Reviewed by Daniel Barnett
James McNeill Whistler at Tate Britain until 27 September Rothko in Florence at Palazzo Strozzi until 23 August Reviewed by Stephen Cragg KC