A message from the Leader of the South Eastern Circuit

Mar 26, 2025

I would like to encourage you to join the South Eastern Circuit if you currently practise in the south east – we cover an area as far west as Reading and as far south as Lewes. Whatever your specialism or level of seniority, and whether you are employed or...

Lords Constitution Committee Inquiry: Rule of Law

Mar 12, 2025

The House of Lords Constitution Committee has launched an inquiry into the rule of law. The Committee has launched a call for written evidence on its website, which explains what the inquiry is seeking to explore:...

BSB invites initial feedback on strategy development

Mar 5, 2025

The BSB are currently preparing a five-year strategy, a comprehensive plan for the regulation of the barrister profession into the 2030s. This strategy will set out their priorities for the years ahead, offering a clear road map of how they plan to deliver their...

Statute Law Society Conference

Feb 11, 2025

‘Legislation and the Constitution: Renton 50 Years On’ 06 June 2025 – Registration now open! The Statute Law Society will hold a conference at the Houses of Parliament on 6 June 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of the Renton Report. The conference will...

OGC barristers’ Equality Diversity & Inclusion Networking event

Feb 6, 2025

Ofgem’s Office of the General Counsel’s (OGC) would like to invite you to a barristers’ Equality Diversity & Inclusion Networking event, at Blackstone Chambers, Blackstone house Temple, London EC4Y 9BW, on Tuesday, 11 March 2025, from 5pm onwards, to...

Update from Advocate

Jan 30, 2025

Donations during the barristers’ practising certificate renewal process (ATP) During ATP, barristers have the option to donate to Advocate. Donations from this process make up almost 50% of their annual income, making them crucial to their sustainability as a charity....

AG’s London Panels Information and Networking event, 3 February

Jan 17, 2025

ATTORNEY GENERAL’S LONDON PANELS OF CIVIL COUNSEL COMPETITION 2025 Information and Networking event 102 Petty France, Monday 3 February, 5pm to 6.30pm The Government Legal Department (GLD) will be holding an event for those who are interested in applying to the...

Celebrating Excellence at the ALBA Mooting Competition Finals

Jan 2, 2025

Celebrating Excellence at the ALBA Mooting Competition Finals The Administrative Law Bar Association (ALBA) Mooting Competition reached its conclusion on Thursday, 12 December, with the finals taking place in the Supreme Court. Out of an impressive 68 initial...

ALBA Mentoring Scheme

Nov 19, 2024

Following a survey of the membership ALBA has decided to launch a mentorship scheme specifically for public law practitioners. Mentorship helps barristers at all stages of their career: getting started at the Bar or in employed practice; career development; returning...

Be part of Pro Bono Week 2024!

Oct 30, 2024

Pro Bono Week takes place across the UK this year from 4 to 8 November 2024. 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...