Tag: Barristers

International Bar Association calls for Gaza ceasefire
Reminds both sides of their obligations under human rights and criminal law

Can you be a good lawyer if you’re not a good person?
Ethics takes centre stage at IBA conference in Paris

Minimum pupillage award rises to £23,078 in London and £21,060 elsewhere
Increases take effect 1 January 2024

Black History Month: ‘Saluting our Sisters’ in law
Meet the pioneering Black women lawyers creating a more inclusive and equitable profession

Wagatha lawyers made Wayne Rooney consider law school
Wazza the bazza?

Former Supreme Court president joins top Jewish lawyers in urging Israel to obey ‘laws of war’
Open letter comes in response to Hamas terror attacks

Lawyers share their most embarrassing court stories
So. Much. Cringe.

Barrister apprenticeships could be available by spring 2024
Exclusive: Plans gathering pace

Judges told not to send convicted criminals to prison – they’re full
Early release and delayed sentencing on the table

Inns scholarships: £6 million on the table for future barristers
Deadline fast approaching

Your go-to guide to life at the nation’s top chambers is here
2024 Chambers Most List - now live!

Businessman jailed for targeting barristers with fake bombs
Devices left outside 3VB in Gray’s Inn

Barristers given fresh guidance on social media behaviour
'Strike balance' between human rights and professional obligations, says regulator

Bar chief: Move ‘call’ post-pupillage to clear up confusion around barrister title
'Problem is readily fixable', says Nick Vineall KC

Barrister takes shadow justice role in Labour reshuffle
Shabana Mahmood replaces Steve Reed who takes over rural affairs

Meet the Hollyoaks star at the bar
Barrister Sonny Flood played Josh Ashworth on Channel 4 show

Criminals to be forced to attend sentencing hearings under new powers
Lawyers aren't convinced

Squire Patton Boggs partner set to referee Rugby World Cup
Barrister Wayne Barnes swaps wigs for whistles

Regulator temporarily stops Hertfordshire Uni bar course
Law school working with BSB

New TV show to examine jury system by recreating murder trial
Real cases and even realer juries!