New Year Update from Advocate

Nominations are open for the 2026 Bar Pro Bono Awards The Bar Pro Bono Awards run by Advocate recognise the Bar’s pro bono achievements, across all practice areas, in the last 12 months. There are 9 categories which are open to barristers, chambers and chambers’...

Membership of the Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is asking for Expressions of Interest for Membership of the Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal (CSAT). Details about the Tribunal can be found at thecommonwealth.org/tribunal The Members of CSAT are...

Be part of Pro Bono Week 2025!

Pro Bono Week takes place across the UK this year from 3 to 7 November 2025. Through events and comms it is an opportunity to recognise, showcase and discuss the voluntary contribution of the legal profession in giving free legal help to those in need. For the latest...

South Eastern Circuit Mentoring scheme

In October, the SEC will be launching a mentoring scheme. They are at present seeking to establish a panel of volunteer mentors available to assist tenants, both new and established practitioners. It will be on a one to one confidential basis.   Those seeking...

Law Reform Committee Vacancies

The Bar Council is looking for practising barristers to volunteer to join the Law Reform Committee. They are encouraging self-employed and employed barristers, ideally with an expertise in public law, commercial law, data protection, IP and administrative law. There...