Rekha Kodikara explores the positive steps being taken to enable the future Treasury Counsel team to be diverse and inclusive
Practical advice for anyone considering a career in international criminal law, distilled by David Josse QC
The legal profession is at the forefront of cyber news and cyber insurance premiums are rising, so what are the five key areas to consider for a secure 2022? asks Sam Thomas
Has the Bar yet made it to the ‘best employers’ list? The concluding part of Robin Jackson’s guide for chambers’ leaders, thinking of the next staff salary round
Pensions offer valuable tax breaks but need to be carefully planned in order to maximise your allowance and not fall foul of the rules, advise Nick Bonnello and Sam Hubbert
Rehna Azim's tips on how to deal with a difficult judge
An introduction to neurodiversity and why the Bar ought to embrace it – by Oliver May
Hot on the heels of a criminal defence firm being fined £98,000 after a ransomware attack, a new tool is about to be launched to help protect clients’ data. Andrew McQuarrie finds out more...
Paul Secher's tips and advice on the next crucial stage of your pupillage quest – the interview
Part one of Robin Jackson's two-part guide for chambers’ leaders, thinking of the next staff salary round
Isle of Man
Applications are invited for the appointment of His Majesty’s Attorney General in the Isle of Man.
Chair of the Bar reports back
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs
A £500 donation from AlphaBiolabs has been made to the leading UK charity tackling international parental child abduction and the movement of children across international borders
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, outlines the drug and alcohol testing options available for family law professionals, and how a new, free guide can help identify the most appropriate testing method for each specific case
By Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, examines the latest ONS data on drug misuse and its implications for toxicology testing in family law cases
Responding to criticism on the narrow profile of government-instructed counsel, Mel Nebhrajani CB describes the system-wide change at GLD to drive fairer distribution of work and broader development of talent
The odds of success are as unforgiving as ever, but ambition clearly isn’t in short supply. David Wurtzel’s annual deep‑dive into the competition cohort shows who’s entering, who’s thriving and the trends that will define the next wave
Where to start and where to find help? Monisha Shah, Chair of the King’s Counsel Selection Panel, provides an overview of the silk selection process, debunking some myths along the way
Do chatbot providers owe a duty of care for negligent misstatements? Jasper Wong suggests that the principles applicable to humans should apply equally to machines
There is no typical day in the life as a Supreme Court judicial assistant, says Josephine Gillingwater, and that’s what makes the role so enjoyably diverse