Off with their wigs! William Byfield has no objection in principle
By Jennifer Stawska (HH Stephen Wildblood KC)
The intrepid Daniel Barnett enjoys a busman’s holiday, hopping off at the underworld and finding his (tapping) feet in neon-lit 1950s New York
Daniel Barnett surveys the spring theatrical scene
Tales from the dark arts of advocacy. By William Byfield
Jessica Foster reviews State Trials and Error – fundraising and showcasing the musical and theatrical talent within the legal profession
Spring break anyone? Dominic Regan offers practical tips for making the most of Eurostar
Not a golden oldie. David Langwallner continues his series with a rather controversial choice
'Carpe diem!' says William Byfield
A cultural life and times
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The Chair of the Bar reports back
By Kem Kemal, CEO, Henry Dannell
By BSK Financial Planning
Mário Barroso, Head of R&D and Method Development at AlphaBiolabs
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
Kick off your career at the Bar Council’s Pupillage Fair this October it’s one of the most valuable opportunities for aspiring barristers, says Amelia Clegg
Join us on Saturday 21 November 2026 at Leeds Beckett University and see for yourself why the North continues to be an exceptional place to build a career at the Bar
The golden age of advocacy? David Langwallner pays homage to the filmic if contentious barrister Sir Edward Carson and some of his contemporaries
Henry Fingerhut outlines what the Bar Standards Board AI guidance means for early career barristers
Not yet, says Jacob Turner. Regulation, unlike the technology itself, is a domain the legal profession can still control