Callan Withers, a Bridging the Bar Academy alumnus starting pupillage this year, shares his experience of the Academy's Fundamentals of Advocacy training
Lucy Stock’s casework experience as a volunteer at the Free Representation Unit had a positive impact on her pupillage applications. Here’s why...
How best to showcase work experience in pupillage applications? By Adam Brown
Skye Blackshaw shares five top tips for getting the most out of your student experience at the Inns of Court
Book your place at the official Bar Council Pupillage Fair and Pupillage Fair North
How competitive is getting pupillage? What are the key indicators of success? The Bar Council answers commonly asked questions
Emma Fielding’s selection of legal podcasts for aspiring barristers
The Bridging the Bar Academy is committed to increasing equality of access to opportunities for all underrepresented groups at the Bar. Jaya Sudera describes her experience of the scheme and application process
Entering law essay competitions can be a great way to distinguish yourself as a pupil candidate, says Josh Neaman
If you are aspiring to the Bar, get the highest possible grades and start seeing your life experience through the lens of chambers’ selection criteria, advises Lucy Garrett KC
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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
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James McNeill Whistler at Tate Britain until 27 September Rothko in Florence at Palazzo Strozzi until 23 August Reviewed by Stephen Cragg KC