Comfortable talking about race? How does racism show up in chambers? Raggi Kotak shares her views, hopes and suggestions for change
Unpaid fees? Give some thought to your contractual status and when to use the ‘nuclear option’, writes Adrian Vincent
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
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Kirsty Brimelow KC, Chair of the Bar, sets our course for 2026
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
Asks Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management
AlphaBiolabs has donated £500 to The Christie Charity through its Giving Back initiative, helping to support cancer care, treatment and research across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and further afield
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
The appointments of 96 new King’s Counsel (also known as silk) are announced today
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
Jury-less trial proposals threaten fairness, legitimacy and democracy without ending the backlog, writes Professor Cheryl Thomas KC (Hon), the UK’s leading expert on juries, judges and courts
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
Marking one year since a Bar disciplinary tribunal dismissed all charges against her, Dr Charlotte Proudman discusses the experience, her formative years and next steps. Interview by Anthony Inglese CB