Wellbeing coaching supports the profession we say we want – one that retains talent and supports long, fulfilling careers. Barrister Bev Cripps talks about what drew her to coaching and how to incorporate it into everyday practice
The National Crime Agency demystifies the government security clearance process and highlights recent initiatives to encourage lawyer candidates from more diverse backgrounds to apply
Your CJS needs you! says Timothy Akers
Trying new approaches to tackle unfairness in opportunities, James Peters and Sinead Murray discuss recent Ofgem initiatives
Interrogating your AI tool is key, warn law librarians Sally McLaren and Lily Rowe
Caroline Hind explains which nutrients, foods and eating strategies can give the quickest wins when it comes to performing at your best
We’ve all been stung by feedback that does more harm than good, so what’s the best way to provide it? Kim Tasso examines the art and science of giving and receiving feedback
We want to try a new approach at the Bar to shift us away from wellbeing as a form of crisis management, says Barbara Mills KC as she announces a new pilot project on reflective practice for barristers
Rachel Spearing KC examines profession-wide efforts to retain talent and support the progression of all groups at the Bar – including the free Movers and Returners Conference at Inner Temple on Thursday 22 May
How does an established practitioner go about changing their area of specialism? Jacqueline Thomas KC draws together collective advice and experience to show that it is entirely achievable
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This appointment is intended to be transitioned to the first Director to lead an independent Department of Public Prosecution.
Update from the Chair of the Bar
By David Green
Mário Barroso, Head of R&D and Method Development at AlphaBiolabs, examines the forensic science underpinning hair drug testing, its evidential scope and limitations, and why it remains the gold standard for evidencing patterns of drug use in family proceedings
Unlocking your aged debt to fund your tax in one easy step. By Philip N Bristow
Clement Cowley, Partner at The Penny Group, discusses the upcoming changes to pensions and Inheritance Tax and the potential impact on your financial future
Save the Children UK is the latest charity to benefit from a £500 donation from AlphaBiolabs via the company’s Giving Back initiative
James McNeill Whistler at Tate Britain until 27 September Rothko in Florence at Palazzo Strozzi until 23 August Reviewed by Stephen Cragg KC
The Chief Legal Officer to the Metropolitan Police, barrister Brett Welch, tells Anthony Inglese CB about his mission and the work to turn the Met around
Barrister apprenticeships shortly to provide the fourth pathway to the Bar are an ideal opportunity to support local talent and ‘grow your own’, say Tim Coulson and Dr Jane Dennehy
Grok around and find out or not? Mariya Peykova investigates the nudification scandal, what the law has to say about sexually explicit deepfakes, and whether stronger regulation is needed
Oliver Lewis spotlights an overlooked yet rapidly evolving area of law coercive and controlling behaviour within care contexts