Statute Law Society Conference

‘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

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

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

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

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

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...