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Closing the Barrister Skills Gap

With growing concerns over wellbeing, workplace culture and attrition rates, the legal profession is at a critical juncture. While solicitors are starting to benefit...

10-year Anniversary of Park Square Barristers

A decade on the merger between Number 6 and Sovereign Chambers has been a tremendous success. We are proud of our achievements, and we would...

BSB publishes its Annual Diversity at the Bar Report

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today published its annual summary of the latest available diversity data for the Bar. It covers pupils, practising King’s...

The Bar Standards Board provides support to chambers with new webpage

In October 2023, the Bar Standards Board launched a public consultation to clarify our regulatory expectations of chambers. This followed a series of consultative roundtables across...

Cram Dos, Don’ts and Darn Its: The ‘Too Much Unfair Value’ Approach To The UK Cramdown

By Riz Mokal ABSTRACT What is rationality and what role does it play in the bargaining in which parties engage as part of a restructuring? Is...

Bar Standards Board publishes thematic review of training providers’ admissions arrangements

The Bar Standards Board (BSB), is today publishing a review of the admissions arrangements of vocational Bar course training providers and how they support...

Barristers call for radical rethink on ‘tough’ sentencing

Successive governments’ “tough on crime” pledges will not be met through longer prison sentences, the Bar Council argues in a new submission to the...

Bar Chair calls for rollout of ‘problem-solving’ courts to tackle violence against women and girls

box Search for all messages with label Inbox Remove label Inbox from this conversation Bar Chair calls for rollout of ‘problem-solving’ courts to tackle violence against women...

Pro Bono Recognition List for England & Wales – returns in 2025 with an expanded scope and endorsed by many

Endorsed By The Lady Chief Justice, the Pro Bono Recognition List Returns for Second Year with expanded Eligibility Criteria. 13th January 2025, LONDON – The...

4PB’s Barbara Mills KC Makes History as Chair of the Bar Council of England and Wales for 2025

Barbara Mills KC, Joint Head of Chambers at leading family law set 4PB, has been elected Chair of the Bar Council for 2025. This...

The important role played by Pakistani doctors in the NHS

Introduction The role of Pakistani doctors in the National Health Service (NHS) is both significant and multifaceted, reflecting a rich history of migration, professional contribution,...

Barrister apprenticeship standard endorsed by Bar Standards Board

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IFATE) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB) are pleased to announce the Barrister Apprenticeship Standard. This new...

Race at the Bar: time to double down on race equality work, says Bar Council

The Bar Council is calling on individuals, chambers, and organisations at the Bar to step up work on race equality and keep the momentum...

The International Criminal Court’s Approach to Disability: Making or Breaking Foundations?

The pursuit of justice within an international framework has historically aimed to address the atrocities committed during conflicts, genocide, and other serious crimes. The...

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