Practice Toolset

For barristers, managing anxiety is a professional discipline as much as a personal one, says Annette Henry KC. This article examines the cues, clues and practical techniques for avoiding overwhelm and regaining calm  

Managing vicarious trauma is essential when your daily work involves carrying other people’s crises, says Daniel Sheridan while yoga expert Tim Senesi explores the connection between mind, breath and body 

The conversation around vicarious trauma is changing. Rebecca Norris challenges the idea that risk stems from exposure alone, arguing that the way we work, and the systems in which we work, can shape our response

What to do when confronted with AI-generated pleadings and correspondence? Saara Idelbi and Nyasha Weinberg are here to lend a hand, with some assistance from the Bar Standards Board’s AI Guidance  

In part two of a series exploring the skills driving excellence in legal practice, which AI cannot replicate, Michaela Hardwick turns to influence literacy. How do the six universal principles of influence apply to practice at the Bar? 

How to make the transition to tenancy easier. By Don Turner 

Paul Secher explores what’s proving most challenging for those seeking to demonstrate their readiness for appointment under the new framework 

Monisha Shah and John Montague address some of the common concerns raised by employed barristers considering an application for silk 

Ben Rowe’s practical tips for hitting the ground running and going the distance 

The first few months on your feet can be daunting and exhilarating in equal measure! Rebecca Kocerhan shares advice on what to expect, managing nerves and making the most of every experience in court