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Bar Council faces legal challenge over Black internship scheme

GB News commentator Sophie Corcoran claims programme is discriminatory

May 5 2026 11:18am
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Barrister who collapsed drunk in court handed £1,000 fine

Forced hearing to be adjourned

Apr 30 2026 9:11am
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42BR Barristers and 4 Brick Court to combine

Move will create super-set of 150+ members

Apr 24 2026 8:50am
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Aspiring barrister goes viral after overcoming extraordinary challenges to reach the bar

Expelled and caring for her sister, Leonie Hughes never stopped pursuing her dream

Apr 20 2026 12:10pm
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6 in 10 aspiring barristers fail to secure pupillage first time, research finds

Missed out on pupillage first time round? You’re not alone

Apr 10 2026 12:01pm
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Justice Sec Lammy unveils AI courts plan to tackle criminal case backlog

'Blitz' courts, AI transcription and prison vans in bus lanes among Deputy PM's sweeping reforms

Feb 26 2026 10:28am
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AI,Circuit board,Artificial Intelligence concept

Use AI to help tackle huge court backlog, says top retired judge

Must not replace human judgement

Feb 5 2026 9:35am

Aspiring barrister disbarred over dissertation plagiarism

'Dishonest and discreditable'

Jan 16 2026 8:50am
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From pupillage knockbacks to life as a junior barrister

Legal Cheek Careers speaks with Faiza Ahmed, barrister at Henderson Chambers, to discuss life at the bar and the resilience behind a successful pupillage hunt

Jan 12 2026 12:00pm

My top advice for aspiring barristers hoping to secure pupillage

The University of Law Bar Practice Course lead Nigel Booth shares his tips for aspiring barristers while reflecting on his own career at the criminal bar

Jan 8 2026 2:02pm