Barristers
Pink ribbon and heavy wheelie bags: Barrister reflects on how his job has changed over the years
Using opponents first name and emailing judge too
Complaints against barristers jump more than 50%
2,517 reports
Don’t call judges ‘Sir’ or ‘Madam’, lawyers told
New guidance promotes ‘modern’ address for certain judicial roles
Legal Twitter divided over review of barrister’s book
Critique of Adam Wagner’s new lockdown tome splits opinion on social media
King Charles visits legal London
His Majesty given a Gray’s Inn tie and joked it was ‘the Inn thing’
Top chambers boost pupillage awards as talent war intensifies
Rises of over 30%
‘Loud and obvious’ porn halts drugs trial
Lawyer blames hack
Top commercial barrister triumphs in parking fine row
One for the chambers’ profile?
Barrister conducted ‘hearing under an umbrella’ due to leaky court roof, Bar Council report claims
Lawyers say they’ve endured ‘sewage pouring down the walls’ and ‘flea infestations’ too
Will more lawyers join Mastodon?
Legal Twitterati trials alternative social media platform in the wake of Musk takeover
Climate crisis and emergency legal advice in the spotlight as Pro Bono Week begins
Annual event promotes and supports voluntary contributions made by lawyers
Black and blind bar grad speaks of smashing ‘triple-glazed glass ceiling’ to pursue barrister dream
‘I know I’m giving hope to others in similar situations,’ says Jessikah Inaba
Wannabe barristers have until Friday to apply for Inns scholarships
Millions up for grabs
- Careers
‘Do what you enjoy and makes you fulfilled, and don’t be afraid to move on or switch path’
Ahead of next week’s IN-PERSON workshops and networking evening in Manchester, barrister turned ULaw tutor Kate Hammond takes part in a quick-fire Q&A with the Legal Cheek Careers team
10 inspirational Black lawyers
7BR marketing exec Christianah Omobosola Babajide pays homage to her favourite legal heroes
Raab returns as Lord Chancellor in Rishi reshuffle
Brandon Lewis out weeks after striking barrister pay deal
New report reveals 34% pay gap between male and female barristers
Pay disparity remains substantial despite narrowing slightly
‘I spent years trying to crack the pupillage Rubik’s Cube’
Future pupil barrister Taz Aldeek offers up his top tips for those seeking a career at the bar
King Charles hires UCL law lecturer as deputy private secretary
Barrister Dr John Sorabji reportedly lands top royal role
Michael Sheen to play celebrity barrister David Sherborne in ‘Wagatha Christie’ drama
Channel 4’s new two-part film will follow Vardy and Rooney’s epic libel battle