Tag: Barristers

Herbert Smith Freehills launches London advocacy secondment for junior lawyers
In-house option sees associates spend 12 months working with global outfit's top advocates

Legal profession launches gender equality pledge
Signatories commit to supporting women into top lawyer roles

The best social media snaps from the London Legal Walk
15,000 walkers go the distance for charity

Tory leadership debate: Legal Twitterati slams ex-magic circle lawyer Dominic Raab
The criticism came thick and fast
Henry Hendron returns to practice three years after drug conviction
Barrister was suspended in 2016 after admitting possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply following boyfriend's death

6 essentials for summer training contract hunters
What we learned from an hour listening to five top lawyers

Judge Rinder to give his take on worldly affairs in new TV series
The Rob Rinder Show will air on Channel 4 later this year

Criminal barristers negotiate improved pay deal — days after voting for national walkout
CBA says it will be recommending its members accept 'interim measures'

Aspiring barrister launches crowdfunding campaign to cover £66,000 Cambridge Uni fees
St Edmund's College working with alumni to help bar hopeful hit target

Criminal barristers vote for national walkout
Row over fees set to escalate

No misconduct trial for Boris Johnson after High Court intervenes
Summons for allegedly lying during Brexit referendum quashed

Oxford Uni medical student spared jail for stabbing boyfriend quits degree to pursue barrister dream
Lavinia Woodward plans to study law at unnamed London university, 'friend' claims

Firm charges law students £695 for ‘virtual internship’
Company co-founder accepts it's 'a bit controversial'

Ministry of Justice commits £2 million to legal tech
As barristers ballot on strike action enters final hour

London chambers pulls ad offering to pay paralegal less than minimum wage
Exclusive: Temple Court Chambers' £12,000 salary was an 'error'

Judge falls asleep TWICE during trial
Verdict overturned on appeal after employment specialist nods off during cross-examination

The Secret Barrister reveals pain at not being able to publicly celebrate success
Anonymous author wishes they could lap up glory in person

Profession prepares for big changes in training of lawyers
Scrapping of LPC, shift to apprenticeships and focus on tech prompt enthusiasm and anxiety in equal measure

The private prosecution of Boris Johnson – what happens next?
Criminal barrister Rhys Rosser explains

Boris Johnson to face court over alleged Brexit campaign misconduct
Private prosecution brought following successful crowdfunding campaign