The Young Bar's Anglo-Dutch Exchange
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5 St Andrew’s Hill (deadline 19 September)
Applications (or expressions of interest) are invited for a probationary tenancy (formerly known as third six pupillages) at 5 St Andrew's Hill Chambers, London. 5 St Andrews Hill is one of the leading sets in international crime and extradition, with extensive expertise in European Arrest Warrant cases and challenges to Interpol red notices.
The criminal Bar must keep its independence
In a letter published by The Daily Telegraph, Mark Fenhalls QC calls for funding to stem the exodus of criminal barristers and to address the court backlogs.
Criminal Bar Association Hardship Fund – information for applicants and donors
The CBA has launched a new Hardship Fund for members.
Bar Council comment on criminal Bar vote to escalate action
Members of the CBA have voted to escalate action from 5 September.
Bar Council AGM notice 2022
The AGM of the Bar of England and Wales will be held as a hybrid meeting (with limited in-person attendance at the Bar Council offices, 289-293 High Holborn and a remote attendance option via Microsoft Teams) on Saturday 17 September 2022 at 11:00. It will be preceded by a meeting of the Bar Council.
CANDEY (deadline 9 September)
Hybrid firm of solicitors and barristers, CANDEY offers a paid Third Six to barristers who have completed pupillage. Key areas are commercial, chancery, corporate litigation and arbitration. Commencing September/October 2022, we offer a collegiate, supportive and fun environment in which to flourish, with guaranteed minimum earnings. Successful candidates must be academically excellent, team players, have a determination to win, and a sense of humour.
Whitestone chambers (deadline 9 September)
Whitestone Chambers has a vacancy for a third six pupil. The deadline for applications is 09 September 2022 however, we will be interviewing before that date based on applications received. A pupil can expect to bill in the region of £25,000 during the six months.
Westgate Chambers (deadline 1 October)
We are currently offering tenancies in specific practice areas and are looking for candidates who have completed pupillage and are able to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to develop in those practice areas. The Probationary tenancy is for a duration of 6 months and applicants can apply for tenancy on completion of 5 months. Probationary tenants will be allocated a Pupil Supervisor to provide ongoing support and assistance. They can expect a busy and diverse practice in their chosen practice area and the opportunity to develop both their written and oral skills.
Legal sector joins business in calling for more negotiating time in India free trade deal
The Bar Council has co-signed a letter to the International Trade Secretary.
Guildhall Chambers (no deadline)
Guildhall Chambers is a top-tier multi-disciplinary set based primarily in Bristol with a national footprint. We are inviting applications for a third-six probationary tenancy with a view to full tenancy with our thriving specialist Property & Estates team. Successful candidates will be joining a busy team and gaining a broad range of experience across the property and estates fields of work. It is hoped that the successful candidate will be able to start asap upon completion of their 12 month pupillage, it is envisaged that the duration of the probationary tenancy will be circa six months.
Old Square Chambers (deadline 8 September)
Old Square Chambers is offering a third six pupillage commencing in October 2022. The pupillage offers guaranteed earnings in the first six months (details available on request) and you can expect to be busy appearing in the County Court and/or Employment Tribunals, be that virtually or in person.
Thomas More (deadline 30 November)
Thomas More Chambers invites applications for tenancy from pupils who have completed or about to complete their 12-month pupillage. Successful applicants will be able to develop a busy mixed common law practice (including work in the civil, family and criminal fields). Applicants who wish to specialise in criminal work are especially welcome.
Bar Council welcomes Kathryn Stone's appointment as Chair of the Bar Standards Board
Mark Fenhalls QC offers congratulations and warm welcome
Enterprise Chambers - Bristol (no deadline)
Enterprise Chambers (Bristol) invites applications for third-six pupillage. Enterprise is a leading commercial chancery set of barristers specialising in commercial and chancery, company, insolvency and restructuring, banking and property law..
Enterprise Chambers - Leeds (no deadline)
Enterprise Chambers (Leeds) invites applications for third-six pupillage. Enterprise Chambers Leeds is a top-tier set in Commerical, Insolvency, Real Estate and Chancery and is looking to expand its team due to volume of work.
Joint message from the Chairs of the Bar and the CBA: Criminal Legal Aid
The Bar Council and Criminal Bar Association have issued a joint statement on the current situation regarding reform of criminal legal aid fees
LSB competence statement ‘a solution in search of a problem’, says Bar Council
The Bar Council is concerned that the statement is an example of the Legal Services Board overstepping its remit.
Hailsham Chambers (deadline 5 September)
Hailsham Chambers invites applications for a third six pupil to commence in September or October 2022, with a view to joining our award-winning team.
Broadcasting Crown Court sentencing will shine a light on the system, says Bar Council
The Bar Council has welcomed the announcement that cameras will be allowed in the Crown Court for sentencing.