The importance of youth justice training for barristers
The Youth Justice Legal Centre has organised a one day training session at the Bar Council on Saturday 19 September.
Bar Council criticises government criminal legal aid proposal as not backed by evidence
The Bar Council has criticised the long-awaited government proposals on criminal legal aid as “not backed by evidence” and “fundamentally unfair” in response to a Ministry of Justice consultation.
We know AI is transforming legal work. How it changes is up to us
AI is reshaping legal work right now, but we still know surprisingly little about what that change looks like on the ground. For the legal profession, built on expertise, accountability and public trust, understanding these changes is critical.
Pump Court Chambers - Family Finance (25 September 2026)
£ N/A |Family Finance | London, Winchester, Swindon, Canterbury | start date ASAP
Pump Court Chambers - Employment (25 September 2026)
£ N/A |Employment | London, Winchester, Swindon, Canterbury | start date ASAP
Pump Court Chambers - Children (25 September 2026)
£ N/A | Children | London, Winchester, Swindon, Canterbury | start date ASAP
Trauma-informed practice in family law: reflections from a junior barrister
Yaa Dankwa Ampadu Sackey is a family law barrister at Four Brick Court Chambers. Practising in public and private children law domestic abuse and international relocation cases, with emphasis on modern families and surrogacy.
Two weeks in London: a Korean lawyer at the English Bar
BoYoung Lee is a Korean lawyer at Dongin Law LLC, practising in international matters, criminal and civil litigation.
Bar Council reacts to new ICC sanctions
Independent courts and the lawyers and judges who serve them must be able to perform their duties without fear or favour.
CANDEY - Mixed (11 September 2026)
£ 42,500 | Mixed | London | start date 1 October 2026
Employed Bar: Aimee Stokes
No two days are the same, which is one of the aspects I enjoy most.
KCH Barristers - Civil (no deadline)
£ N/A | Civil | London | start date N/A
Furnival Chambers - Crime (30 September 2026)
£ N/A | Crime | London | start date 1 October 2026
No5 Barristers Chambers (31 October 2026)
£50,000 | Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence |London, Birmingham and Bristol | start date : August-October 2026
Bar Council AGM notice 2026
The AGM will be held on Saturday 12 September
Bar Council Chair welcomes indication Andy Burnham may scrap plans to reduce jury trials
The PM said his instincts are "not to reduce access to jury trial"
A busy season for international engagement: our upcoming international programme
The second half of 2026 is shaping up to be one of our busiest periods for international engagement.
Justice doing time – why it's time to reform the prisoner delivery system
In this blog, Bar Chair Kirsty Brimelow KC explores the "scandal that swirls around every robing room"... the late delivery of prisoners to court and the delays they cause.
Law reform essay competition application form
Got an idea for reform to legislation or common law? We're now inviting entrants to our 2026 essay competition.
Barristers Working Lives report 2025
The Barristers' Working Lives survey is designed to explore the lived experience of working as a barrister. The results from the survey help shape and prioritise our work in representing and supporting you.