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It's training contract application season, so rather than drowning in a sea of ill-judged, poorly worded applications, why not cling on to this life raft of vital information? Herewith you will find excellent advice on how to approach your applications and edge ever closer to success.

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Find out everything you ever wanted to know about a career as a barrister – from the BPTC to pupillage and beyond. You can read profiles of specialists in their fields, and search for pupillages and mini-pupillages.

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The government knows the cost of legal aid, but not its value
Rachel Bentley

"There's no future in it," is what I was told when I entered the legal profession armed with a passionate belief in this country's justice system and, crucially, in legal aid, which allowed those who would not otherwise have access to a solicitor to do so. Read post »

Sophie Holcombe
Serle Court

Essentially, a barrister has to formulate a persuasive argument for each case and I enjoy the fact that the responsibility to do so is entirely my own. I am very much in control of my own cases and every day is completely different – it's both an exciting and demanding career. Read more »