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On Friday afternoon, I sat down (virtually) with Family Barrister Anna Walsh of Coram Chambers to discuss her week. We spoke about the...

Today's post is a no filter look at the realities and practicalities of working at the Bar. It is not intended to act as a deterrent, but...

I've spoken to a fair few bar students over the last 6 months and the overwhelming response I get is how overwhelmed and exhausted they...

Happy New Year to all of my readers! It has certainly been a year like no other and I'm sure many people will be glad to see the back of...

First of all my apologies for not writing this post in advance of September 2020 when the new bar course commenced. However, it is not...

Today's post is all about how to combat something called 'Imposter Syndrome' and tips for boosting your confidence whilst you embark on...

'Access to the Bar' is a term you may hear a lot on your journey to becoming a barrister and that is because it is notoriously difficult...

Having only just finished the course myself I am by no means an expert, nor am I a perfect example of how to succeed. But, I loved the...

This post is a little bit of an extension from the last post on work experience, so if you haven't read that then make sure you do! If...

One thing that I tried to focus on in my years leading up to the BPTC was gaining relevant experience. It's not always clear why you need...

The honest answer is...you can't! However, there are a few things that are useful to know. It might sound cliche but you really cannot...