Speakers announced for ‘How to make it as a barrister’ next week
Pupils, juniors, QCs and practice managers from leading sets to advise students how they can get to the bar
The speakers have been announced for ‘How to make it as a barrister’ — Legal Cheek’s annual event for students interested in a career at the bar.
Taking place on Wednesday next week (4 December) from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at The University of Law’s London Bloomsbury campus, the free event features three panel sessions — each chaired by a Legal Cheek journalist — followed by drinks, canapés, networking and a law fair.
Panel 1: Juniors — under seven years call
The event kicks off with a 30-minute panel session featuring pupils and junior barristers.
- Grahame Anderson, barrister at Littleton Chambers
- Harrison Denner, barrister at Henderson Chambers
- Clare Elliott, barrister at Hailsham Chambers
- Mark Jones, future pupil programme coordinator at ULaw and future pupil barrister at No5 Chambers
- William Richardson, County Court advocate at LPC Law and future pupil barrister at 5 Pump Court
- Alex Shattock, barrister at Landmark Chambers
Panel 2: Seniors — over 12 years call
Next up is the seniors.
- Tina Kyriakides, barrister at Radcliffe Chambers
- Tom Cosgrove QC, barrister at Cornerstone Barristers
- Morayo Fagborun Bennett, barrister at Hardwicke
- Jonathan Seitler QC, barrister at Wilberforce Chambers
- Gareth Tilley, barrister at Serle Court
- Claire Watson, barrister at Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
Panel 3: Practice managers
And the panels round off with a practice manager session, giving students a multi-perspective insight into a career at the bar.
- Catherine Calder, joint chief executive, Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
- Oliver Miney, deputy senior clerk, 4 Pump Court
- Paul Read, team leader, 5 Essex Court
After the panel sessions there are drinks, nibbles, networking and a law fair with the following chambers: Cornerstone Barristers, 5 Essex Court, Hardwicke, Hailsham Chambers, Henderson Chambers, Landmark Chambers, Littleton Chambers, LPC Law, 4 Pump Court, Radcliffe Chambers, Serjeants Inn, Serle Court and Wilberforce Chambers.
The final batch of places for ‘How to make it as a barrister’ are now available. Apply to attend. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and two questions for the panel.
