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.

  • 30 April 2025
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Sentencing in the spotlight

Bar Vice Chair Kirsty Brimelow KC goes behind the headlines of the recent row over pre-sentence reports

  • 16 April 2025
  • Blog

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

  • 16 April 2025
  • Blog

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.

  • 14 April 2025
  • Blog

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.

  • 3 April 2025
  • Blog

Residual Impact: Turning unclaimed funds into life changing support

The demand for Support Through Court’s free services has never been greater.

  • 20 March 2025
  • Blog