Inspiration

When Michelle Heeley KC took silk, she was the youngest criminal KC in the country and she is now Leader of the Midland Circuit. Here, she shares her atypical journey to the Bar with some advice on shaping your own future

The Bar is a home for a variety of skills, personalities and life experiences. Kama Melly KC describes what she loves about this career and what chambers need to hear

As a barrister from an underrepresented group, Professor Leslie Thomas KC has witnessed the power and potential of a diverse and inclusive profession. Here, he outlines the challenges to overcome, opportunities for change, and a ‘plan of action’ for students seeking a career at the Bar

The Secret Barrister’s home truths for those considering a career at the Bar

Can you beat the odds and get pupillage? Is it the profession for you? How to create your own luck? We quiz the barrister and ITV Chaser, Shaun Wallace 

Newly minted Bar graduates compete at a ratio of 300:1 for a golden ticket to Wonka’s Criminal Justice Factory. The Secret Barrister explains why…

Tips and inspiration for students targeting the Bar – extracted from past Counsel  interviews