“You’ve got to work twice as hard” - the ethnic minority work ethic and its hidden costs
But burnout is not glamorous. There’s no stirring soundtrack, no slow-clap moment of heroism. Just one day when you’ve had three coffees and still can’t remember why your phone is in the fridge.
“It reminded me just how inspiring it is to collaborate with people from around the world.”
It is a unique opportunity to spend a good amount of time with people from another culture who do the same job as you do.
AI in law: breaking down the latest developments
On 6 June 2025, the Divisional Court gave judgment in R (Ayinde) v. London Borough of Haringay [2025] EWHC 1383 (Admin). This was the first case that Court has considered concerning the misuse of artificial intelligence by lawyers.
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.
Pro bono gave me many ‘firsts’ in my career – and can for you too
Sarah Abram KC discusses how how acting pro bono gave her a lot of ‘firsts’ in her career, from cross examining a witness to speaking in the European Court of Justice.