At one set, female silks outnumber male silks by 4:1 – and in a male-dominated field of law… Francesca Whitelaw KC shares the secrets to that level of progress with a view to helping equality, diversity and inclusion more broadly
Obtaining pupillage is a huge feat and you did it! Here are six tips to surviving the first couple of years as a barrister and growing your confidence at the Bar. By Karlia Lykourgou
Unpredicted developments can be the most foreboding aspect of appearing at court. Paige Jones and Jack Palmer describe five such experiences as pupils – and what they learnt
Sophie Cashell’s nine top tips to help new pupils make the most of the crucial nine months before it’s tenancy decision time
With 33 pupillages supported in 2023, Mrs Justice Lieven welcomes new applications for COIC matched funding for 2024-25 and 2025-26 pupillages
How – and to what extent – can you prepare for that half-hour slot on which so much may depend? Here’s some silk interview prep with Paul Secher
The seven best case management systems available on the market, and what barristers need to know about the repercussions of the MOVEit cyber-attack. By Sam Thomas
Don’t leave it to chance – how to make your return from the summer break different this time. By Cath Brown
... and better support our criminal and family law colleagues. By Camilla Wells
Know where to start on ESG? Rachel Holmes – CEO of the chambers named ‘Responsible Business of the Year 2023’ – shares its blueprint
Now is the time to tackle inappropriate behaviour at the Bar as well as extend our reach and collaboration with organisations and individuals at home and abroad
Home Based - United Kingdom
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced lawyer to join the Lexis+ team
A comparison – Dan Monaghan, Head of DWF Chambers, invites two viewpoints
And if not, why not? asks Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management
Marie Law, Head of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, discusses the many benefits of oral fluid drug testing for child welfare and protection matters
To mark International Women’s Day, Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management looks at how financial planning can help bridge the gap
Casey Randall of AlphaBiolabs answers some of the most common questions regarding relationship DNA testing for court
Maria Scotland and Niamh Wilkie report from the Bar Council’s 2024 visit to the United Arab Emirates exploring practice development opportunities for the England and Wales family Bar
Marking Neurodiversity Week 2025, an anonymous barrister shares the revelations and emotions from a mid-career diagnosis with a view to encouraging others to find out more
David Wurtzel analyses the outcome of the 2024 silk competition and how it compares with previous years, revealing some striking trends and home truths for the profession
Save for some high-flyers and those who can become commercial arbitrators, it is generally a question of all or nothing but that does not mean moving from hero to zero, says Andrew Hillier