ALBA Mentoring Scheme

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!

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...

2024 Sarah Hughes Trust Lecture

‘Press freedom and personal privacy – a clash of rights?’ Baroness Hale of Richmond, former President, UK Supreme Court Lady Hale will develop the argument that while there is a precious right to freedom, conversely there is also a precious right to...

Special Advocate recruitment competition now live

The competition to recruit Special Advocates is now live. Information on how to obtain an application pack can be found here. There will also be an information evening on 26th September 2024. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate contact the Panel...

Regional ABC Panel Competitions 2024 now open

The competition to refresh the Attorney General’s Regional A, B and C Panel of civil counsel is now open, Details on how to apply are available on GOV UK The Attorney General’s civil panels provide a valuable source of talented advocates who advise and represent the...

Forthcoming Statute Law Society Events

Legislating for a Health Emergency 09 October 2024, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm Location: Moot Court, UCL Faculty of Laws, Bentham House, Endsleigh Gardens, London WC1H 0EG Lecture to be given by Sir Jack Beatson (Retired Lord Justice of Appeal) and Professor David...

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Guidance and Templates

The BSB would like us to remind you that they launched a revised CPD Guidance and Templates in January 2024, to: 1. Clarify and help barristers meet our requirements and expectations. 2. Encourage barristers to use reflection, feedback and other forms of good...

Public Law Issues: Past, Present and Future

Date, Time and Venue Wednesday 19 June 2024, 6.00pm to 8.00pm Venue: 39 Essex Chambers, 81 Chancery Lane, London WC21 1DD The Event 39 Essex Chambers invite you to an evening discussion between 39 Essex Academic Associates Professor Paul Craig, Professor Catherine...

Disability Pride Month at Middle Temple

Middle Temple are running a social media campaign to celebrate Disability Pride Month in July. They would like to spotlight and share the stories of Middle Templars with disabilities. They have asked participants to answer the following questions: 1) Why did you...