Practice Toolset

Tap into every source of support, urge Lachlan Stewart and Amelia Clegg, Chair and Vice Chair of the Bar Council’s Young Barristers’ Committee 

In the second of the King’s Counsel Selection Panel series examining each of the competencies, Monisha Shah addresses Competency C: ‘Working with Others’ and the breadth of ways in which to evidence excellence

Fiona Butler offers some tips and advice on how to make the move in-house and what to expect – for both aspiring barristers and established practitioners contemplating a new chapter

Come in with your eyes open, but don’t let fear cloud the prospect. A view from practice by John Dove

Looking to develop a specialist practice? Mariya Peykova discusses the benefits of secondments and her placement at the Information Commissioner’s Office

How will the EU AI Act, in full force from August 2026, affect barristers in the UK? If advising EU-linked clients or handling cross-border disputes you must grasp its risk-based approach, says Bamdad Shams

Camilo Artiga-Purcell highlights the dangerous use of unapproved AI tools

The unique impact of baby loss at the Bar simply cannot be ignored. With the aim of helping others and offering practical advice, Anna Yarde reflects on the tragic experience of losing her first child, Amelia, and returning to a practice specialising in the law relating to children 

With AI transforming document-heavy tasks and the billable hour under threat, lawyers are re-examining their value-add and productivity habits. Alex Harding explores the future of working practice 

Should you be worried if a ‘reporter’ attends your hearing, and which family judgments are most likely to be published? Mark Harrop considers current rules and practice in light of greater transparency in family law proceedings