On course to build confidence in AI among legal professionals
AI should be seen as a tool; one that can complement and enhance barristers’ work – but we should all proceed with caution.
Barbara Mills KC address at Lord Chancellor swearing in 1 Oct 2025
The Chair of the Bar delivered the address at the swearing in of the new Lord Chancellor and Solicitor General
Barbara Mills KC, Chair of the Bar - Opening of the Legal Year
Barbara Mills KC delivered her speech at the Opening of the Legal Year dinner
Standing firm in power and pride - Black History Month 2025
During October we're profiling 9 leading Black barristers chosen by our Race Panel
Bar Council welcomes increase to Crown Court sitting days but warns long-term investment is needed to reduce case backlog
"Continuing to limit the number of sitting days will mean the backlog is only being chipped away. To have an immediate and significant impact on the delays, there should be no limit to the number of days that courts can sit."
Guildhall Chambers Bristol (10 October 2025)
£N/A | Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence | Bristol | start date: N/A
3DJB (31 October)
£ N/A | Family law | London | start date: autumn 2025
St. Joseph Chambers - Civil (29 October 2025)
£ N/A | Civil | London | start date: N/A
Garden Court Chambers - family (no deadline)
£1200 p/m | Family | London | start date: as soon as possible
Thomas More Chambers (31 October 2025)
£ N/a | Crime, Civil and Family | London | start date: ASAP
Pump Court Chambers - civil (24 October 2025)
£ N/A | Civil | London | start date: ASAP
Pump Court Chambers - family finance (24 October 2025)
£ N/A | Family finance | London | start date: as soon as possible
Pump Court Chambers - children (24 October 2025)
£ N/A | Children - Public & Private| London | start date: as soon as possible
Pump Court Chambers - employment (24 October 2025)
£ N/A | Employment | London | start date: as soon as possible
Bar Council statement on the 10,000 Black Interns programme
We've restated our support for the programme in response to a social media backlash
Global gathering to focus on the safety and protection of lawyers
As part of the opening of the legal year, lawyers' organisations from around the world will convene in London to discuss the threats facing the global legal profession.
Red Lion Chambers (no deadline)
£ N/A | Criminal | London | start date N/A
Legal Aid cyber incident – updates for the Bar
The Legal Aid Agency has been the subject of a serious cyber incident. This page provides updates for the Bar
Mercantile Barristers (no deadline)
£ N/A | Traditional and Commercial Chancery, Property & Land Law, Public Law & Judicial Review, Credit Hire and Personal Injury | London | start date: ASAP
Officially a barrister
Employed barrister Aimee Stokes shares her story offering reflections, practical advice, and a glimpse into her unique career path.