Grace Ferrier and Antonia Eklund look at the possibilities and benefits of using additional languages in your practice at the Bar
Have you considered being a barrister in the British Army? Here’s an insight into a career in Army Legal Services
Clare describes her journey from Crown Prosecution Service legal trainee to Senior Crown Prosecutor, a typical ‘day in the life’ and the inspiration she draws from her career
By adopting principles from elite athletes, barristers can elevate their courtroom performance through deeper case analysis and performance reviews, says Bibi Badejo
What's it like being a legal trainee at the Crown Prosecution Service? Amy describes what drew her to the role, the skills required and a typical day in the life
The complexities of balancing practice at the Bar with breastfeeding are investigated by Sally Rickard IBCLC* with assistance from barrister Charlotte Baker
Ben Heaviside explores the pivotal role of clerking, tailored practice management and an inclusive chambers policy in a successful return to practice – keeping talent at the Bar
Philip Hinks and Laura Newton report from a seminar discussing life at the commercial Bar as a working parent of young children. A number of common themes emerged relevant to all barrister parents
Emma Price and Emma-Louise Fenelon are researching where the solutions lie for parents returning to the Bar and how the profession can achieve positive change
Having a mentor outside of one’s chambers provides wider perspective without fear of judgment or consequences, says David E. Grant KC. The benefits of Chancery Bar Association’s designated scheme for pupils and appeal for more mentors to join
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Chair of the Bar reflects on 2025
Q&A with criminal barrister Nick Murphy, who moved to New Park Court Chambers on the North Eastern Circuit in search of a better work-life balance
Revolt Cycling in Holborn, London’s first sustainable fitness studio, invites barristers to join the revolution – turning pedal power into clean energy
Rachel Davenport, Co-founder and Director at AlphaBiolabs, reflects on how the company’s Giving Back ethos continues to make a difference to communities across the UK
By Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs
AlphaBiolabs has made a £500 donation to Sean’s Place, a men’s mental health charity based in Sefton, as part of its ongoing Giving Back initiative
Are you ready for the new way to do tax returns? David Southern KC explains the biggest change since HMRC launched self-assessment more than 30 years ago... and its impact on the Bar
Professor Dominic Regan and Seán Jones KC present their best buys for this holiday season
Oscar Davies shares their lessons learnt
Little has changed since Burns v Burns . Cohabiting couples deserve better than to be left on the blasted heath with the existing witch’s brew for another four decades, argues Christopher Stirling
Pointillism, radical politics and social conscience. Review by Stephen Cragg KC