"The initial shock of the diagnosis... was soon replaced by a determination to face the challenges it brings with energy and positive spirit." Moving Counsel Magazine interview with Sir Nicholas Mostyn, the former High Court judge with Parkinson's. counselmagazine.co.uk/articles/mover…

Jo Martin KC, Leader of The Western Circuit , shares why she will be supporting Advocate again this year when renewing her practising certificate. 🔎 Find out more about donating during ATP renewal: bit.ly/ATP2025

Marking #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, an anonymous barrister shares the revelations and emotions of a mid-career ADHD diagnosis with a view to encouraging others to find out more... counselmagazine.co.uk/articles/adhd-…

The UAE family law system & opportunities for the Bar Maria Scotland & Niamh Wilkie report from The Bar Council ’s 2024 visit to the UAE exploring practice development opportunities for the England & Wales family Bar Read their Counsel Magazine article: bit.ly/5SAHCounselUAE

Our Co-Director Matt Foot writes in Counsel Magazine that the integrity of our justice system is at stake under proposals by Sir Brian Leveson to effectively water down the centuries-old principle of trial by jury. appeal.org.uk/the-courage-an…

*SPONSORED POST* AlphaBiolabs is offering 50% off back-to-lab oral fluid drug testing when the sample is collected alongside a hair or nail sample. Read our blog to learn more or request a quote using the promotional code OF49. #ChildProtection #FamilyLaw

It's the 'year of the review' - and this year's Bar Conference will examine the Bar's culture, public inquiries, and the future of justice. Join us on Saturday 7 June to: ⚖️ Examine the Bar’s culture with Baroness Harriet Harman and leaders of our profession ahead of the

🎉 Congratulations if you've secured pupillage and are taking the next step in your career at the Bar. And commiserations if you haven't had the news you hoped for. If you're looking for support, read counsel magazine article 'the unspoken reality of rejection at the Bar' "It is

Sophia Kerridge writes for Counsel Magazine (May 2025) about the challenges faced by legal professionals in The Endangered Lawyer and Cost of Independence. Read the article here: bit.ly/3SwwUZH #LegalIndependence #HumanRights #AccessToJustice

In the May issue of Counsel Magazine, now free to view, Jason Beer KC 5 Essex Chambers shares his reflections from the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry - and on work at the Bar. Read the full issue here: tinyurl.com/5fur53pe

*SPONSORED POST* AlphaBiolabs, we recognise that behind every Drug, Alcohol, or DNA testing instruction lies a deeper story. Read our blog article to discover how our testing gives back to the wider community: tinyurl.com/mwmrtr67 #FamilyLaw #ChildWelfare #PublicChildLaw

Hosted outside London for first time, Bar Conference Midland Circuit will discuss Bar culture with Harriet Harman, inquiries & future of justice, career progress & dilemmas PLUS correlation in court - your chance to learn from top statistician David Spiegelhalter tinyurl.com/actwe2uy

Lincoln’s Inn has historically had a v large number of students from Commonwealth countries who intend to and do return there for vocational training and go into practice, with the prestige qualification of call to the English Bar. This story is misleading spin on the statistics

In response to some recent idiocy: NEW BLOGPOST: No, the Inns of Court are not biased against white barristers thesecretbarrister.com/2025/05/18/no-…

We are partnering with Tinies West Midlands to offer you free childcare at this year’s Bar Conference. Exclusive for Bar Conference attendees - Tinies West Midlands are also offering 20% off babysitting services booked on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 June if you're also joining us

We welcome the overall settlement for justice in the Spending Review. Read our full statement ➡️ barcouncil.org.uk/resource/spend…

June issue now free to view... Sir Max Hill KCB KC on career agility through practice diversity; the future of war crimes justice; a rallying cry for RASSO counsel; disability – the latest frontier at the Bar? & much more at: tinyurl.com/3f3m64ej

*SPONSORED POST* Join @alphabiolabs for their next FREE webinar, The Right Test at the Right Time: drug & alcohol testing for every scenario. 17 June, 1pm | 19 June, 9am Register now: alphabiolabs.co.uk/learning-centr…

*SPONSORED POST* National Crime Agency is seeking exceptional lawyers including barristers to join its in-house Legal Dept: tinyurl.com/3m8wpmwj. Apps close 11:55pm 16 June. See also day in the life at tinyurl.com/4k6hrkyw and vetting demystified at tinyurl.com/yphwudu8

We're hosting a joint LGBTQ+ Pride event - Pride in Practice - with the Law Society and all 4 Inns to mark our continued commitment to inclusivity, visibility and unity across the legal world. Join us on 26 June to hear from leaders in the legal profession and a special