The inspirational stories behind the awards...
A call to action on access: Dr Gregory Burke's stark ‘lessons learnt’ as a disabled barrister and why chambers are showing a ‘failure of imagination’
The former Lord Chancellor chats to Anthony Inglese CB about his time as a criminal barrister, his proudest moments in office and another cause very close to his heart – promoting awareness of neurodiversity in all parts of the justice system
Suits you, ma’am? Rehna Azim investigates how retailers, designers, buyers and tailors see ‘professional women’ versus what we want to wear
The criminal barrister, entrepreneur and dressmaker’s daughter is the first outfitter specialising in court attire for women barristers. Here, she talks to Dami Ojuri for IWD 2022 in the first of a new Counsel interview series
This Summer 2022, 24 Black graduates will be offered internships by over 70 sets of chambers. Here, Dawid Konotey-Ahulu – the barrister turned investment banker, entrepreneur and co-founder of 10KBI – explains why the mission was so compelling for him
Detail is a lawyer’s currency and tenacity the requisite quality in practice... David Cadman QC's ‘lessons learnt’ from a quarter-century of litigation practice across two parallel jurisdictions
Groundbreakingly, the majority of Circuit Leaders are female. Here, they join forces with Rehna Azim to discuss the highs and lows of leading barristers during the pandemic, the pressures building on the profession and the importance of women leaders
From writing fee notes under gas lamps to forging international opportunities for the Commercial Bar; David Grief's half-century career demonstrates how the role of the clerk has changed beyond recognition. Interview by Frances Gibb
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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