The Bar Council could not provide all the services it does without your contributions through the Bar Representation Fee. By William Dean
Feeling stuck at a careers crossroads? Lost your legal mojo? The answer often lies in knowing what you truly want – but how to figure that out? Nikki Alderson shares some practical strategies to help you gain clarity and move forward with confidence
Sam Thomas surveys the cyber security scene – from the Legal Aid Agency attack to the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill – and suggests one small day-to-day change we can all make to help thwart cyber crime
Make some time and efficiency gains this year! Bar Standards Board research shows ‘micro-tech’ admin solutions gaining traction amid Bar’s cautious approach to new technology
Georgia-Mae Chung on the challenges of navigating grief within the legal profession and her work with Sarah Lucy Cooper to create a bereavement policy for chambers. With the policy recently endorsed by the Bar Council, they urge chambers to prioritise its adoption
Ready for the new way to do tax returns? David Southern KC continues his series explaining the impact on barristers. In part 2, a worked example shows the specific practicalities of adapting to the new system
Barristers’ premises are far more than bricks and mortar. Decisions about whether to move or modernise can spark debates as heated as Brexit. Martyn McLeish shares how he managed the debate
How to refurbish and future-proof chambers without compromising historic buildings, professional standards or collegiality? Cherno Jagne provides practical insights for organisations considering similar renovations
Exploring the potential of a new chambers to develop your practice? Imogen Mellor reflects on the rationale for her move and the strategies that supported her transition
Proactive, solid wellbeing support should be a core part of practice – not an afterthought, writes Barbara Mills KC
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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&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