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...

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...