Tag: Bar Council
Bar Council urges barristers to report inappropriate behaviour in wake of Sidhu disbarment
'I recognise how difficult it is for complainants to come forward', says chair Barbara Mills KC
Women leaders in law: Inspiring advice for the next generation of lawyers
Legal Cheek asks those at the top of the profession for their words of advice ahead of tomorrow's International Women’s Day
Bar Council slams proposed change to barrister equality rules
Potentially unlawful
Bar diversity row: is it enough for barristers not to discriminate or should they actively boost inclusion?
Change in barristers' duty contemplated
Scrapping degree requirement will create more pupillage-less grads, Bar Council warns
Response to BSB proposals
Garrick Club: Bar Council issues warning to lawyer members
'Exclusionary spaces do not foster support between colleagues'
Young barristers report lower levels of overall wellbeing
Crime and family worst by practice area
Barristers warned against risks of ChatGPT
But Bar Council says AI use not 'inherently improper'
Bar Council chair urges party leaders to commit funding for 100 extra criminal pupillages
‘Eye-catching manifesto’
Barristers given fresh guidance on social media behaviour
'Strike balance' between human rights and professional obligations, says regulator
Bar chief: Move ‘call’ post-pupillage to clear up confusion around barrister title
'Problem is readily fixable', says Nick Vineall KC
UK-India agreement brings ‘huge opportunities’ for lawyers
Formally signed this week
Bar Council elects first Black vice chair
Barbara Mills KC starts in the role from January 2024
Criminal barrister appointed new Lord Chancellor as Bar Council brands Raab resignation ‘fresh start’ for justice
Alex Chalk KC takes top justice role
Bar Council attempts to clear up confusion after telling chambers to disregard the ‘skills section’ on Gateway pupillage applications
Bar body apologises for 'issues' with new platform
New report reveals 34% pay gap between male and female barristers
Pay disparity remains substantial despite narrowing slightly
Bar Council and northern law firm Ward Hadaway hit by cyber attacks
Criminals continue to target profession
Give pupillage seekers better feedback, urge rookie barristers
Respondents to Bar Council survey also call on chambers to ditch rejection by silence
One in six young barristers want to quit, new report finds
Workloads and mental health among reasons for ditching the wig and gown
Re-think training and support of junior barristers, says incoming bar chief
WhatsApp groups no substitute for chambers camaraderie