How to develop a champion’s mindset: Blondel Thompson, the former British and Commonwealth record-holder and now an international criminal and sports law barrister and arbitrator, shares ‘lessons learnt’ from the world of athletics
Organising logistics for Ukrainian servicemen, training in the Voluntary Formation of Territorial Defense, responding on behalf of the profession to the war’s acute legal challenges, and managing a law practice – now all in a day’s work for Andriy Savchuk
The teenager from Pakistan who qualified as a barrister via an alternative route (and a series of ‘blessings in disguise’) says there is still work to be done to improve diversity and inclusion in the conventional path to the Bar
Her career an ‘inspiring arc of achievement’, the girl from Cardiff became the third ever full-time female Old Bailey judge. Now freed by her retirement, HH Wendy Joseph KC talks to Chris Henley KC about Jogee ’s lack of impact, judicial diversity failings and Unlawful Killings
Daniel Stilitz QC, legal adviser to the Sue Gray ‘Partygate’ investigation, reflects on the role of a barrister and why it is in danger of being misunderstood
Sometimes, the path you intend to walk is not the one you take...
The first minister to resign at ‘Partygate’ talks to Anthony Inglese CB about his Liverpool Jewish roots, his time in government – and continued public service in the Lords
On the hunt for the perfect beach book/listen? Circuit Leaders, Michelle Heeley QC, Richard Wright QC, Kate Brunner QC, Lisa Roberts QC and Christine Agnew QC share their recommendations
How did the international DJ and BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter find his transition to the Criminal Bar? Mark Robinson’s secrets of a successful career change and his perception-breaking projects
From a chance airfield encounter to war crimes counsel, Karadzic trial judge, International Criminal Court judge and Independent Adviser to the Ukrainian Prosecutor General – Sir Howard talks to Anthony Inglese CB about the pivotal points that shaped his career
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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 and 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