The profession of barristers, more commonly referred to as the Bar, is overseen by the Bar Council. The Bar Council is responsible for representing, supporting, advising and offering a variety of services to barristers in England and Wales. To find out more about the work of the Bar Council...
As we mentioned previously, what a criminal lawyer does will depend on their specific area and whether they’re working for the defence or the prosecution. Here, we will look at some of the general tasks and responsibilities of both barristers and solicitors. Responsibilities of a criminal law ...
Pupillages are notoriously difficult to secure and are often a source of frustration for many budding barristers looking to take the next step in their legal career. What can you expect from a pupillage? Pupillages are completed in an Authorised Education and Training Organisation (AETO)...
Any rational client would involve the partner as much as possible. In fact, most clients would take the senior lawyer even if they spent a lot less time. Barristers are much clearer about their value proposition – Jonathan, now Lord, Sumpti...
a horribly life-like portrait of all existing barristers, talking at a table, and beneath, this legend: “A Four Hours’ Speech on Tono-Bungay Lozenges, and as fresh as when he began.” Then brought in regiments of school-teachers, revivalist ministers, politicians and the like. I really...
Generative AI—technology such as ChatGPT that creates content when prompted—is affecting how solicitors, judges and barristers work. It's also likely to change the work they are being asked to do. This means that the way lawyers are trainedneeds to change, too. In education, there can be...