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The art of perseverance and advantages of rejection

A story of rejection, self-improvement and finding one’s forte in the process, by Olufemi Awodele

13 February 2023 / Olufemi Awodele
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Lessons Learnt: From US ‘spin’ to E&W advocacy

Are there any cross-over skills between working in American politics and the Bar in England and Wales? Miriam Foster’s lessons learnt

13 February 2023 / Miriam Foster
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Ukraine Advice Project UK

The story behind the Ukraine Advice Project and how 600 pro bono immigration lawyers came to the aid of Ukrainians and their family members to help them come to the UK after the Russian invasion. By Miranda Butler

23 January 2023 / Miranda Butler
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Lessons Learnt: Enjoying the view

Melanie Sharp's lessons learnt: from paediatric neurosurgery to the Bar and the benefits of climbing a career ladder with mature eyes

23 January 2023 / Melanie Sharp
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Chair of the Bar 2023: Nick Vineall KC

What does Nick Vineall KC have in his sights for his term of office? He talks to Joshua Rozenberg KC (hon) about his priorities for the Bar and its future

12 January 2023 / Joshua Rozenberg KC (hon)
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Celebrating the Employed Bar

The Bar Council’s Employed Bar Awards showcase the wealth of talent among employed barristers. This year, the Bar Council partnered with Gray’s Inn to host the Awards alongside their Employed Bar Dinner. There were five award categories. Here are the winners…

05 December 2022
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A classic Bar story: Sir Stephen Irwin

Having ‘retired’ as a full-time Lord Justice of Appeal and now chairing the MPs’ misconduct appeals panel, Sir Stephen reflects on a career which says a good deal about how Parliament, the Bar, Judiciary and legal system work. Interview by David Wurtzel

05 December 2022 / David Wurtzel
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Strength in diversity: Lady Justice Simler

Driven by a heightened awareness of race discrimination and the importance of equality, Dame Ingrid talks to Anthony Inglese CB about her career, being a respectful judge and why cultural change is crucial to increasing diversity in the legal professions

05 December 2022 / Anthony Inglese CB

2022 Bar Pro Bono Award Winners

Advocate is delighted to announce the winners of the 2022 Bar Pro Bono Awards 

03 November 2022
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‘No one above the rule of law’: Rt Hon Emily Thornberry MP

The Shadow Attorney General thought she had the best job in the world as a criminal barrister until she got a taste for politics. Now an ‘advocate for people’, Emily Thornberry MP talks to Anthony Inglese CB about her career and why there aren’t enough lawyers in Parliament

01 November 2022 / Anthony Inglese CB
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