Tag: Barristers
‘Are my hopes of a career at the commercial bar just a pipe dream?’
I’ve been seduced by the CVs of incoming pupils and I know mine does not exactly shine in comparison, says a reader requiring advice
ITV calls on top Blackstone barrister to investigate Schofield affair
Jane Mulcahy KC will review the network's records and consider whether its current policies need to change
The lowdown on Liverpool’s thriving legal scene
Nicola Walker, The University of Law's Liverpool and Chester campus manager, makes the case for pursuing a legal career in the North West
Bar Council elects first Black vice chair
Barbara Mills KC starts in the role from January 2024
What went down at LegalEdCon 2023
Legal Cheek's annual conference gathered together key figures from across the profession to discuss lawfluencers, AI, SQE and more
Lawyers limber up as countdown to London Legal Walk begins
On track for record-breaking year with 750 teams signed up so far
Wellbeing charity encourages lawyers to talk about their struggles with anxiety
LawCare campaign marks start of Mental Health Awareness Week
Top media barrister is granted silk status… by the media
5RB superstar David Sherborne is now not a KC
Exchange Chambers expands mentoring programme to northern bar hopefuls
Follows successful pilot in Liverpool
Female junior barrister slams lawyer who offered her advice on ‘how to find a husband’
How not to use LinkedIn
3VB barristers targeted in ‘fake bomb plot’
Wealthy businessman accused of arranging the planting of two packages resembling explosive devices at Gray's Inn
Criminal barrister appointed new Lord Chancellor as Bar Council brands Raab resignation ‘fresh start’ for justice
Alex Chalk KC takes top justice role
12 times lawyers made it to ‘Fesshole’
Hugely popular Twitter account allows members of the public to confess all anonymously
Barrister lands West End role as Wagatha judge
Verna Vyas didn't tell casting directors of her legal past as she wanted to get it on merit
Students learn about life as a lawyer at the Legal Cheek-ULaw Spring Virtual Vacation Scheme
Spotlight on areas such as corporate, litigation, employment, tech and IP
Cab rank rule a ‘myth peddled by the bar’, says retired judge
Debate continues
Lawyer eco group which sparked cab rank rule row pushes ahead with ‘declaration of conscience’
Projects message on High Court
Junior barrister goes viral after bumping into dad at court
Appeared in separate cases
Big wigs and buckled shoes out in force as barristers celebrate Silk Day
First KC ceremony in 70 years