Barristers Archives - Legal Cheek

Lawyer among top childhood ‘dream jobs’

It’s also the most likely to become a reality, according to research

3 days ago
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Legal mental health charity to create army of ‘wellbeing advocates’

LawCare scheme launches on World Mental Health Day

4 days ago
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Extinction Rebellion lawyers descend on legal London

Environmental group’s legally-minded supporters brought along a real life Lady Justice

5 days ago
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Cocaine fine barrister disciplined again — this time for assaulting three people

BSB suspends Richard Thomas Keogh for 28 days following assault conviction

5 days ago
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Legal sector dominates social mobility power list

Top ten spots for Baker McKenzie, Linklaters and BCLP

5 days ago
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Exchange Chambers teams up with Lancaster Law School to deliver LLB advocacy module

Option open to third years

1 week ago
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‘How can I demonstrate I’m a first class student trapped with a second class degree?’

A bar hopeful seeks readers’ advice

Oct 4 2019 9:54am
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‘Legal aid as important for economy as hospitals and schools’

Increasing access to justice can be a ‘win-win’ for businesses, IBA-World Bank report claims

Oct 4 2019 9:11am
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‘Culture of fear’ prevents female barristers speaking out against bullying and harassment

Comments include male barristers discussing which female colleagues they ‘wanted to shag’, report finds

Oct 3 2019 8:49am
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Nothing unusual about hiring newly qualified barrister for Miller case legal team, says government

Rookie Richard Howell once worked for Dominic Cummings on the Vote Leave campaign

Oct 1 2019 12:56pm
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Fraud barrister disbarred for tax fraud

Didn’t realise it was an offence not to submit VAT returns

Sep 30 2019 12:07pm
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Upskirting ex-government lawyer given community order

Photographed woman on Tube

Sep 26 2019 2:31pm
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The Apprentice 2019: Former Matrix mini-pupil set to become youngest-ever contestant

Business-style BBC show returns to screens on Wednesday

Sep 26 2019 11:46am
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Inns of Court open applications for big money BPTC scholarships

Over £5 million up for grabs

Sep 23 2019 12:27pm
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Barrister prosecuted for ‘upskirting’ on the Tube

Spotted by a member of the public

Sep 20 2019 1:45pm
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Non-Russell Group grad: ‘Is the commercial bar out of my reach?’

I’m struggling to get mini-pupillages

Sep 20 2019 9:59am
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The ‘unspoken rules’ of the bar: don’t wear a brown suit and never turn your back on the judge

Blogging barrister compiles handy guide to advocates’ etiquette

Sep 17 2019 11:52am
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BPP Law School launches new two-part BPTC

Exclusive: Shorter, flexible option will allow students to pause their studies after completing stage one

Sep 17 2019 8:51am
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BSB delays introduction of compulsory pupillage contracts aimed at tackling ‘inappropriate behaviour’

More time needed, says regulator

Sep 16 2019 8:53am
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BBC comedy chronicling exploits of tenancy-hungry pupils set to return to TV screens next week

Defending The Guilty back following successful pilot

Sep 13 2019 10:04am
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Top Blackstone silk fined £18,000 for drink driving

Details of hefty court penalty appear in recent BSB decision

Sep 12 2019 11:06am
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