Pro bono advice and representation - part of being a barrister?
Ahead of the Bar's Pro Bono Awards, Sophie Cartwright KC explores why you should make pro bono a part of your practice.
Year of the review: Bar Conference examines Bar’s culture, public inquiries and future of justice
Bar Conference will this year examine the Bar's culture, whether public inquiries deliver in the public interest, the future of justice and much more.
Thomas More Chambers (31 May 2025)
Thomas More Chambers invites applications for a probationary tenancy (formerly ‘third six pupillage’) from pupils who have completed or about to complete pupillage.
Bar Council urges BSB to focus on key regulatory activities
Bar Council concerned about BSB's expanding focus and year-on-year budget increases
Sentencing in the spotlight
Bar Vice Chair Kirsty Brimelow KC goes behind the headlines of the recent row over pre-sentence reports
Criminal and family systems must align to tackle violence against women and girls
Megan Cox, a criminal and family practitioner, outlines the lack of coordination in tackling VAWG
Pupillage at the employed Bar: life at Browne Jacobson
Pupil at Browne Jacobson Amalea Bourne shares her experience of working at the firm, the notable cases she has been involved in and why you should do an employed pupillage.
Bar Sustainability Network takes next steps with Achill Legal
The Network will engage more barristers and chambers in the net zero transition and share best practice across the profession.
Bar Council supports American Bar Association
The European legal profession has offered collective support to the American Bar Association and colleagues
The rise of surveillance during protests: a threat to fair trial rights
There are dangers posed to fundamental rights by the growing use of surveillance evidence in criminal proceedings.
Bar Council reacts to BSB regulatory assessment
The BSB needs to focus more on delivering its critical regulatory activities at greater pace
36 Public Human Rights (deadline 30 May)
36 P&HR and 36 Employment invite applications for probationary tenancy at 36 P&HR and/or 36 Employment. Those applying should demonstrate a genuine commitment to either or both of these practice areas, supported by substantial experience gained during or prior to pupillage.
Race Panel co-chairs win diversity champion award
Laurie-Anne Power KC and Simon Regis CBE were recognised at the Legal 500 ESG Awards 2025
Barbara Mills KC speech at Rights of Women 50th anniversary dinner
The Chair was honoured to deliver the keynote speech at Inner Temple
First proposed increase to civil legal aid in 30 years welcome, but much more needed to rebuild the sector
The Bar Council's consultation highlights that the proposed increase falls far behind inflation and more will be needed.
Residual Impact: Turning unclaimed funds into life changing support
The demand for Support Through Court’s free services has never been greater.
Bar Council Chair urges barristers to report inappropriate behaviours
The call follows a cluster of tribunal findings of inappropriate behaviour of a sexual nature
Clinical supervision: a critical framework for professional development
In this guest blog, Mark Hepburn highlights the benefits of clinical supervision for legal professionals
Tackling violence against women: Kim Johnson MP joins Bar Council to hear about the role of the courts
The Bar Council highlighted that the family courts are an integral part of the solution to tackle violence against women and girls at a roundtable discussion.
Guildhall Chambers Portsmouth (no deadline)
It is anticipated that an offer of full tenancy will be made upon successful completion of, or during, the following six months, dependant upon performance during the probationary period. Travel expenses will be charged wherever applicable for individual appearances. Applications in the first instance by email to the senior clerk.