Joint statement of the Four Bars on jury trials in Scotland
The Faculty of Advocates, Bar Council of England and Wales, Bar of Ireland and Bar of Northern Ireland (the Four Bars) have issued a joint statement on the proposed removal of juries for rape and other serious sexual offence trials in Scotland.
1 EC - Chambers of the Rt Hon Sir Tony Baldry - no deadline
1 EC is a thriving chancery and commercial set based in the Temple. We invite applications for a Probationary Tenancy.
How do we remove the gender pay gap?
Speakers at a recent panel event share their practical solutions for tackling the gender earnings gap
Goldsmith Chambers - no deadline
Goldsmith Chambers is currently recruiting Third Six pupils with a view to tenancy for our Criminal and Immigration Practice Groups.
The right policies can reverse the harmful trends in our prison system
A guest blog on prison reform by Tyrone Steele, Deputy Legal Director at JUSTICE.
Mind the early gender earnings gap at the Bar – new research from the Bar Council
New analysis on the earnings gap between men and women at the self-employed Bar
New practitioner earnings differentials at the self-employed Bar April 2024
Analyses patterns that might account for the earnings gap between men and women at the self-employed Bar found in every practice area in the 0-3 years' post qualification experience (PQE) group.
Walnut House Chambers - no deadline
Due to increased workload, Walnut House Chambers is offering an exciting opportunity for a probationary tenancy (third six).
Forum Chambers (deadline 31 May 2024)
Forum is seeking to further expand our team to cope with our growing workload. Chambers ethos is that members work together in a supportive environment. We are looking for barristers who are enthusiastic, personable, and able to work as part of a team.
Justice at the polls: Bar Conference is back asking ‘what next for justice’?
Bar Conference is back after a break with a programme tackling the big issues
Pro Bono Guide for Pupils and Supervisors
Guidance for pupils and supervisors for providing pupils with pro bono experience.
BSB should revisit decision on targets for processing complaints, says Bar Council Chair
The Fieldfisher report revealed some striking deficiencies in the enforcement processes of the BSB, says Sam Townend KC.
Adapting to change: effective remote working at the Bar
Amrit Kaur Dhanoa and Rachel Holmes discuss how barristers can get the most out of remote working and chambers can ensure practitioners' are supported.
Bar Council resists Bar regulator’s proposal to remove degree requirement for barristers in training
Chair Sam Townend KC says the Bar Council objects to the majority of the BSB’s proposed reforms because they would lower standards.
Bar Mock Trial Competition: making the case for legal education
Programme Coordinator Lizzy Cross spoke to students, volunteers and alumni about why the National Bar Mock Trial Competition is so important.
Taking stock and looking ahead internationally
The Bar Council's international strategy focuses on overseas visits and events that can foster relationships and develop practice opportunities for barristers.
New Square Chambers - no deadline
New Square Chambers invites applications for probationary tenancy from candidates who have completed a chancery and/or commercial pupillage, or who can demonstrate significant experience of and interest in chancery and/or commercial work. A probationary tenant is sought due to a significant surplus of junior work across Chambers’ primary practice areas.
Bar Council comments on crime and family court statistics
It is disappointing that there is still no progress made on reducing the backlog in the Crown Court, said Sam Townend KC.
Non-Disclosure Agreements are “ripe for legislative change”, says Bar Council
The Bar Council welcomes the Government’s commitment to reform Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
At the heart of the Bar Council is a "commitment to fairness, equality and diversity" says Chair Sam Townend KC
In response to the media reports about membership of the Garrick Club, the Bar Council has issued a statement.