Young Bar

2021 has been another challenging year for the Young Bar, writes Joanne Kane

Two perspectives on pupillage during the pandemic concludes with a look at Karen’s experiences on her feet (AKA the ‘lockdown second six’)

Lack of networking and advocacy opportunities have been pupils’ biggest challenges during COVID. Melissa Elsworth, Thomas Harvey and Mani Basi explain how the Family Law Bar Association’s expanding Pupillage Project is helping to fill the gap 

Welcome to the Bar! To help new pupils at the start of a daunting year, here’s some advice from three incumbents to help you navigate the inevitable challenges

Two perspectives on pupillage during the pandemic: part one of a two-part series by Chris Bryden and Karen Staunton looks at first-six challenges

Not only will you learn how to become a better barrister, but you will learn how to become a good mentor too, write Alexandra Wilson  and Jamil Mohammed  

Tips for surviving your second six and growing into your role as an advocate with confidence. By Zeenat Islam 

You’ve spent years preparing for this moment and it’s finally arrived. So what to expect? Lachlan Stewart  reflects on an unprecedented year as a pupil and how to own – and enjoy – it

‘Different, but not impossible,’ writes Shaylla Shabbir  - seven lessons learnt. 

Young barristers want to be in court but they do not want this at the expense of their health or the expense of their clients, writes Katherine Duncan