The 10,000 Black Interns (10KBI) Programme: ‘A unique platform to break through barriers’

The 10,000 Interns Foundation provides paid internships for Black students and graduates through the 10,000 Black Interns (10KBI) Programme. The exposure to life at the Bar from an array of perspectives has proven to be invaluable to interns. Here, some of 2023’s interns share their thoughts and reflections on their experiences.

  • 29 November 2023
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Pupillage at the Employed Bar: Citibank

An interview with Sharon Blackman OBE, Head of FX Legal at Citi and Corinna McClune, Citi's Sanctions, AML and Anti-Bribery Counsel and Senior Vice President.

  • 29 November 2023
  • Blog

Do chambers need greater regulation, or just better support?

The Bar Council has been exploring the question of chambers management and regulation. Our Director of Services, Carolyn Entwistle, outlines the background and the steps that we are taking to improve our support in this area.

  • 17 November 2023
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International Bar Association’s Annual Conference, Paris 2023: key highlights and takeaways

The annual International Bar Association’s (IBA) Conference, held this year in Paris from 29 October to 3 November, is the leading conference for legal professionals. This blog explores key highlights and takeaways from the week.

  • 13 November 2023
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Bar in the Community: how and why to get involved

What is the Bar in the Community initiative? Learn about how it works, and why you should get involved.

  • 10 November 2023
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The ups and downs of pro bono work

Family barrister Sarah Philimore writes about the difficulties of pro bono work, from keeping schemes afloat to lawyers’ objections and even hostility towards pro bono work.

  • 9 November 2023
  • Blog