Going on maternity leave or pursuing other outside interests? With forward planning and good communication, career breaks can work. Freya Newbery offers some practical guidance.
The Bar has traditionally embraced flexible working arrangements, which has allowed barristers to pursue a range of outside interests such as taking part-time judicial or academic appointments, or becoming MPs, writers, or actors, in addition to taking maternity or paternity leave. What it demonstrates is that a successful career at the Bar can be combined with time consuming outside interests.