For restorative retro viewing, Rehna Azim recommends a boxset of Ally McBeal – a series ahead of its time in many ways
The Bar Council’s eight recommendations for reading or listening to this summer on the topics of wellbeing and career success
Review by Daniel Barnett
Review by Stephen Cragg KC
Summer nightmares. By William Byfield
Author: Charlotte Proudman Reviewer: Stephanie Hayward
Reviews by Daniel Barnett
The storm clouds gather. By William Byfield*
One of the most recent British theatrical successes is centred around restorative justice. Yasmin Omotosho reviews Punch by James Graham
Martin Scorsese’s true-crime film about mineral rights and legal formalities masking murder is a shocking part of history, writes David Langwallner
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