Clinical supervision: a critical framework for professional development
In this guest blog, Mark Hepburn highlights the benefits of clinical supervision for legal professionals
Tackling violence against women: Kim Johnson MP joins Bar Council to hear about the role of the courts
The Bar Council highlighted that the family courts are an integral part of the solution to tackle violence against women and girls at a roundtable discussion.
Guildhall Chambers Portsmouth (no deadline)
It is anticipated that an offer of full tenancy will be made upon successful completion of, or during, the following six months, dependant upon performance during the probationary period. Travel expenses will be charged wherever applicable for individual appearances. Applications in the first instance by email to the senior clerk.
Private prosecution safeguards needed to ensure power to prosecute not abused, Bar Council says
Welcoming the government consultation into private prosecutions and the Single Justice Procedure, the Bar Council said both have led to miscarriages of justice and shaken public confidence in the criminal justice system.
Pump Court Chambers - Children - no deadline
Pump Court Chambers Children Team are seeking an able and enthusiastic 3rd-six pupil to work on the London, Western and South-eastern Circuits, with a view to tenancy.
Sitting days increase positive step in long list of measures needed to restore criminal justice
The Bar Council welcomes the increase but says that if we are to reduce the delays and impact on victims, witnesses, and defendants, there should be no limit on sitting days.
Pump Court Chambers - Civil team - no deadline
Pump Court Chambers’ busy Civil Team is looking for an able, enthusiastic and highly motivated third-six pupil to work in London and/or the Western and South Eastern Circuits, with a view to tenancy.
Pump Court Chambers - Employment - no deadline
Description and how to apply Pump Court Chambers’ busy Employment Team is looking for an able, enthusiastic and highly motivated third-six pupil to work in London and/or the Western and South Eastern Circuits, with a view to tenancy
Pump Court Chambers - Family Finance - no deadline
Pump Court Chambers Family Finance Team seeking an able and enthusiastic 3rd-six pupil to work on the London, Western and South-eastern Circuits, with a view to tenancy
Garden Court Chambers - Crime (no deadline)
Garden Court Chambers is a leading multi-disciplinary set with a strong belief in human rights and social justice. The Garden Court Chambers Crime Team are seeking to recruit two 3rd six pupils.
Garden Court Chambers - Family (no deadline)
Garden Court Chambers is a leading multi-disciplinary set with a strong belief in human rights and social justice. The Garden Court Chambers Family Team are seeking to recruit a 3rd six pupil. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
New Arbitration Act will strengthen UK’s leading position
Arbitration is worth billions to the British economy, says Bar Chair
Bar Council response to increase to rates for counsel undertaking work for central government
The rates for the Attorney General’s civil panel counsel have been increased for the first time in more than 20 years.
Politicians should protect the independence of the judiciary, says Chair of the Bar
Barbara Mills KC issues comment in support of the Lady Chief Justice
The cab rank rule is the profession's cornerstone, Bar Council says
Bar Chair Barbara Mills KC has reiterated that it is always wrong to associate lawyers with their clients.
Sentencing review: no more quick wins - invest to tackle crime long term
Part 1 of the sentencing review report echoes the Bar Council's concerns about how we got here and the scale of the problem - it's clear radical thinking is required.
Investment in probation step in the right direction, Bar Council says
The Bar Council said the announcement recognises that we need a properly resourced regime that reduces crime and increases public confidence and safety in our justice system.
Bar Representation Fee campaign poster
Download and print our Bar Representation Fee poster to display in shared areas of chambers
Bar Council supports IBA call for all states to oppose US sanctions against the ICC
The International Bar Association has denounced the sanctions