Identify what makes you stand out from the crowd – Lisa Happé shares some techniques from the marketing world
Career crossroads? Is change really as good as a rest? Teaching has been a revelation for Alexia Zimbler who left practice to inspire the next generation of criminal barristers
Grace Ferrier and Antonia Eklund look at the possibilities and benefits of using additional languages in your practice at the Bar
Lachlan Stewart wants to improve the working lives of all members of the young Bar across the country. The 2025 Chair of the Young Barristers’ Committee sets out his four key priorities for the year ahead
There is overwhelming evidence that the profession needs to purposefully attend to its culture – but how can we make a start? James Pereira KC shares some thoughts, drawing upon modern organisational coaching principles
Birgitte Hagem and Victoria Ellis explore the many reasons to retain a close link with your Inn
Sam Thomas sums up the three biggest cyber challenges for counsel and chambers in 2025 – and one beacon of hope
By adopting principles from elite athletes, barristers can elevate their courtroom performance through deeper case analysis and performance reviews, says Bibi Badejo
Following Glaser v Atay, careful thought should be given to how direct access fees are expressed and payment terms are structured or a court may refuse to enforce them. Iqbal Mohammed distills the judgment into its three crucial points for hard-pressed barristers
Pitch-perfect in court but not hitting quite the right note with lay clients? Kolarele Sonaike shares some techniques for making yourself understood and your clients feel heard
Due to multiple client panel appointments, Barristers and Solicitor Advocates are needed to join our team.
Chair of the Bar sets out a busy calendar for the rest of the year
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Examined by Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs
Time is precious for barristers. Every moment spent chasing paperwork, organising diaries, or managing admin is time taken away from what matters most: preparation, advocacy and your clients. That’s where Eden Assistants step in
AlphaBiolabs has announced its latest Giving Back donation to RAY Ceredigion, a grassroots West Wales charity that provides play, learning and community opportunities for families across Ceredigion County
Rachel Davenport, Co-founder and Director at AlphaBiolabs, outlines why barristers, solicitors, judges, social workers and local authorities across the UK trust AlphaBiolabs for court-admissible testing
Through small but meaningful efforts, we can restore the sense of collegiality that has been so sorely eroded, says Baldip Singh
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
Anon Academic explains why he’s leaving the world of English literature for the Bar – after all, the two are not as far apart as they may first seem...
Review by Stephen Cragg KC