Legal Aid Agency cyber incident – update for the Bar
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that the Legal Aid Agency has been the subject of a serious cyber incident. This is an update on the situation for the Bar.
Top judges, barristers and solicitors race 10km to raise money for the London Legal Support Trust
The Bar v the Bench race is back for another year, this time with solicitors entering the fray.
Heidi Stonecliffe KC elected as Bar Council Vice Chair for 2026
Heidi Stonecliffe KC is the first employed barrister elected to the role
"Mutual benefits" to collaboration between UK and Indian legal professionals, says Bar Council
The Bar Council of India has announced changes to regulations that will enable foreign lawyers to practice in India.
Lamb Building Chambers (30 June)
We have probationary tenancies available due to an increased volume of work and are primarily looking for those interested in family who wish to develop a practice in London, Surrey and Sussex.
Community at the Bar
Eleanor Keehan and Nina Caplin talk to us about wellbeing at the Bar for Mental Health Awareness Week.
International safety convention offers new protections for lawyers
The Council of Europe’s convention is an international instrument dedicated to protecting the freedom and independence of the global legal profession.
Bar Council calls for private prosecutions code of practice and reform of “conveyor belt” Single Justice Procedure
The Bar Council has called on the government to introduce a mandatory code of practice which should be monitored by an inspectorate for all private prosecutors.
12CP Barristers (no deadline)
12CP is a progressive set based on the South Coast. Our areas of expertise have been refined over the past 50 years, during this time we have always held strong ties to Local Government, working alongside countless authorities. We are a multidisciplinary set with specialist practice teams in Crime, Property & Social Housing, Regulatory & Local Government, Civil, Planning & Land, Employment and Education law.
Bar Council disappointed India trade deal does not extend to legal services
We'll continue to work through our MOU with the Bar Council of India
Restricting parental responsibility in cases of abuse welcome
The measure is included in the new Victims and Courts Bill, introduced today
5 Pump Court (31 July)
5 Pump Court is a progressive, diverse multidisciplinary set with specialist practice teams in civil, criminal and family law. Due to a surplus of work in all areas, we are looking for probationary tenants with a view to them moving seamlessly into junior tenancy. We invite applications from barristers who want to develop a specialist civil or criminal practice, or a mixed practice (any combination of our practice areas). We have a surplus of work in all areas but particularly in civil and crime and are actively looking to increase our membership in order to service this.
When insurance fails: how I paid £80,000 for protection and got nothing
Jason Sugarman KC urges all barristers to check policies carefully after his life insurance claim was rejected based on a technicality.
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.
Year of the review: Bar Conference examines Bar’s culture, public inquiries and future of justice
Bar Conference will this year examine the Bar's culture, whether public inquiries deliver in the public interest, the future of justice and much more.
Thomas More Chambers (31 May 2025)
Thomas More Chambers invites applications for a probationary tenancy (formerly ‘third six pupillage’) from pupils who have completed or about to complete pupillage.
Bar Council urges BSB to focus on key regulatory activities
Bar Council concerned about BSB's expanding focus and year-on-year budget increases
Sentencing in the spotlight
Bar Vice Chair Kirsty Brimelow KC goes behind the headlines of the recent row over pre-sentence reports
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
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.