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Covid-19: diversity and inclusion in law firms

As the UK’s lockdown measures are eased and the job market becomes increasingly competitive, it is more important than ever for law firms to ensure that their diversity and inclusion (D&I) efforts are effectively implemented.

How to demonstrate the key skills for law in applications

All solicitors’ firms and barristers’ chambers want to the same handful of key skills in trainees and pupils. This guide explains how to self-assess your own skillset and improve the areas that need work, and how to demonstrate these key skills on application forms.

How do I become a human rights barrister?

I want to become a human rights barrister, but I keep hearing that only Oxbridge students get pupillages. Is this true?

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Becoming a barrister

Bar Training Courses (BTC/BPTC)

The one-year, postgraduate vocational course

Mini-pupillage

Essential work experience in chambers

Pupillage

The final stage of training to be a barrister

Barrister career path

The whole process from studying, to pupillage, to qualifying

Jennifer MacLeod

Brick Court Chambers

Administrative & public law

"If you’re interested in the principles of how a state governs, then you will find public law a fascinating area – you’re working at the edge of politics, law and policy."

Radcliffe Chambers

Banking & finance

"There has been an endless succession of changes to the regulatory regime, which has generated a lot work in this area"

"f you say that you are interested in company law, there is every chance that they'll ask you about cases that interest you and it's much better to be able to talk about a recent case"

The University of Law announces partnership with Themis Bar Review to offer New York Bar Exam course for non-US students

The University of Law has announced an exciting partnership with Themis Bar Review to offer a Themis Global Advantage programme, which has been designed for University of Law students and alumni who want to sit the Uniform Bar Exam in New York.

Beirut, Bank of England, Goldman Sachs, Booking.com, WH Smith, TikTok: your commercial news round-up

Developing your commercial awareness is a critical skill that you must show and apply to increase your chances of success in the legal profession. Use this week’s commercial news round-up to catch-up on the latest news from the business and legal worlds and put your skills into practise.

Number of legal aid barristers to shrink further

A recent survey has revealed that 29% of legal aid practitioners and 38% of criminal practitioners are uncertain about whether to renew their practising certificate in 2021.

Applications open for LawCareersNetLIVE London and Manchester 2020

Applications are now open for the LawCareersNetLIVE careers conferences taking place in November and December later this year.

Videos

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VLOG First time applying for pupillage | BLESSING AT THE BAR

APPLICATION FORMS EASY MISTAKES TO AVOID on application forms

VLOG How I processed pupillage rejections | BLESSING AT THE BAR

VLOG Three years into my journey to the Bar | BLESSING AT THE BAR

MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES Including MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES in law applications

How to become a barrister

We sat down with BPTC student Blessing to find out more about the process of becoming a Barrister. She explained about the BPTC, how to get pupillage, what skills you should develop as an undergraduate, and more.

Online application tips

Should I use my Gmail or an academic email address when giving contact details? How strictly are deadlines enforced? Are there any ways of saving myself some time? AllHires' Amy Elderfield has the answers.

How to choose a Bar course for 2020-21

The vocational stage of barrister training has changed, with new Bar courses offering different ways of studying for the postgraduate diploma needed to begin pupillage. Read on for information on what you learn on the new courses and the key considerations to bear in mind when choosing a course ahead of September 2020.

Blessing Mukosha Park

It is going to be a tough experience and those who are applying for the first time (and even those going at it for another year) could benefit from advice on how to protect and manage their mental health during this difficult period of their career.

First steps

Are you a first-year law student?

Visit our first-year hub for specific advice and info about what you should be doing in your first year

Inns Of Court scholarships

The different scholarships, bursaries and grants awarded by Gray's Inn, Inner Temple, Lincoln's Inn and Middle Temple and how to apply for them

How and when to submit applications for the Bar Courses

What will it cost?

The cost of qualifying as a barrister is expensive so investigate potential sources of funding at each stage of the process.

Not studying law?

Tips for non-law students

Check out our non-law hub for key information

Meet the barristers

Gain insights into the day-to-day work of barristers at different chambers

Meet the Lawyer

Crown Advocate Aimee Emby explains the many unique opportunities that come with a career at the Crown Prosecution Service, which offers a flexible range of career paths to those who join its trainee scheme.

Meet the Lawyer

As a junior barrister with a broad commercial and chancery practice, Rowena Page already has plenty of interesting experiences and insights to share. Read on for her informative introduction to life at the commercial Bar.

Meet the Lawyer

I very much enjoy the variation, both in the type of work and the subject matter, and I like being able to work on my own and decide when I work.

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Working as a barrister

Life as a barrister

Everything you need to know from tenancy to continuing professional development.

Types of chambers

There are many different kinds of barristers' chambers, and where you train has a significant influence on your career, as the style, size and clientele of each will vary.

Barristers' practice areas

Each practice area has its own demands relating to knowledge, temperament, working practices and remuneration.