Channelling nerves, the importance of outside interests, and ‘paying it back’. Charles Bagot KC shares his lessons learnt as a barrister, judge and competitive swimmer
In the final part of a three-part series, the winners of Advocate’s Bar Pro Bono Awards reveal how pro bono plays a rewarding, life-changing and career-building part of their practice
A myriad of options await: barrister and entrepreneur Morag Ofili’s lessons learnt
Calling out abuse of power and advice for would-be barristers: the Liberal Democrat spokesperson in the Lords on Justice talks to Anthony Inglese
Charlotte Proudman talks about the impact of misogynistic online trolling on female lawyers and asks why this is being allowed to happen in plain sight
Frances Gibb talks to the CEO of what could become the largest chambers in England and Wales after an injection of private equity
Late epiphanies and mottos to live by – the ‘backstory’ of Jo Sidhu KC,* the barrister who led the Criminal Bar during its most intense period in history
On her retirement Julia Hornor – a doyenne of chambers management whose career has mapped and shaped the ‘business evolution’ of the Bar – reflects with Anthony Inglese
Making a difference in local politics – Peter John OBE’s lessons learnt from his years leading Southwark Council and at the Bar
Chutzpah and fearlessness
London
We are looking for a highly capable lawyer to support the Investigatory Powers Commissioner in discharging his statutory functions, particularly in the field of communications data.
Chair of the Bar sets out a busy calendar for the rest of the year
Why Virtual Assistants Can Meet the Legal Profession’s Exacting Standards
By Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management
Examined by Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs
Time is precious for barristers. Every moment spent chasing paperwork, organising diaries, or managing admin is time taken away from what matters most: preparation, advocacy and your clients. That’s where Eden Assistants step in
AlphaBiolabs has announced its latest Giving Back donation to RAY Ceredigion, a grassroots West Wales charity that provides play, learning and community opportunities for families across Ceredigion County
Despite increased awareness, why are AI hallucinations continuing to infiltrate court cases at an alarming rate? Matthew Lee investigates
The proscribing of Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act is an assault on the English language and on civil liberties, argues Paul Harris SC, founder of the Bar Human Rights Committee
Come in with your eyes open, but don’t let fear cloud the prospect. A view from practice by John Dove
Anon Academic explains why he’s leaving the world of English literature for the Bar – after all, the two are not as far apart as they may first seem...
Review by Stephen Cragg KC