We're Hiring!

We're currently looking for one full time programmes assistant and one part time business development assistant to join our team!

Find out more about this exciting opportunity at: bridgingthebar.org/support-us/

Saturday just gone was my pod session at BPP Manchester for Bridging the Bar where we told our story, worked on imposter syndrome, and building confidence.
A great afternoon to help with upcoming #pupillage interviews
What a great scheme this is!

It was a joy getting to listen to Joshua Rozenberg’s views on this and other matters in his speech at Mixed Messes Gray's Inn yesterday evening. It was a great event!

Thank you for giving up your time to speak to students and members, including visitors from Bridging the Bar.

Thanks to 36 Crime for an excellent mini-pupillage this week at Crown Court. Have learned so much about criminal practice and enjoyed every minute Bridging the Bar

Continuing our internship series, we asked Jaya Sudera to share her recent experience at the UK Supreme Court.

Thank you again to the UKSC for the time and effort dedicated to the incredible programme.

To read more: bridgingthebar.org/news-events/in…

We will be running a final online application workshop session at 5pm next Tuesday 19th December. This is an interactive session where we will be discussing our selection criteria and offering advice about the application process.
Sign up here:  forms.gle/dT8YPRYSJBvK3E…

🚨📢OPENING SOON on Tues 5 December at 1pm – King’s Bench Master at the Royal Courts of Justice. ➡️Find out more here: 👇apply.judicialappointments.digital/vacancy/2LY5Jk…

REMINDER 📢 : The Introduction to the Association of British Tamil Lawyers Presentation will be held TODAY online at 6pm, in collaboration with the TSocs of SOAS, Westminster University, Royal Holloway and LSE!
Register at the link below to join!
eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction…

At Bridging the Bar, we wanted to take a moment to share a deeper understanding of our internship programmes.

To kickstart this series we asked 23/24 candidate Amrit Athwal to share her thoughts on the value of paid work experience opportunities..

bridgingthebar.org/news-events/in…

Thank you to 11KBW Aileen McColgan KC and Joseph Barrett for their time and extremely valuable advice this morning. The Bridging the Bar advocacy sessions have once again been amazing.
#thebar #pupillage #barrister

We are now recruiting Assistant Parliamentary Counsel! If you are a lawyer who wants to make an impact on society then this could be the role for you. For more about the role, how to apply and events for applicants go to gov.uk/government/new…
Applications close 7 January 2024.

Court of Appeal internship done ✅ I am soo grateful to Bridging the Bar for the opportunity & for all the justices and JAs for being so accommodating at the RCJ. Who knows maybe I’ll be back in some years!🤭

Another great bunch of students from Bridging the Bar, #COMBAR access scheme and others doing one of Devereux interview training sessions today. Thanks to the barristers and staff for their time.

🚨📢DEADLINE EXTENDED until Mon 4 Dec at 1pm – Valuer Chairs and Members (Fee-paid) for the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
➡️Open to Chartered Surveyors RICS members and fellows.
➡️Vacancies across England.
➡️Find out more and apply here: 👇apply.judicialappointments.digital/vacancy/MIej7C…

Bridging the Bar Thursday saw our interns continue to watch today’s hearings, which they discussed afterwards with our Judicial Assistants, they had time to work on their presentations for tomorrow before reflecting on their week with CEO Vicky and Head JA Rebecca.

Bridging the Bar Today we say goodbye to this year's Bridging the Bar interns! They have been asked to present on a topic they are passionate about, whether it be a topic they've learnt this week or something they think we should know about at UKSC. Our Justices and staff have turned out in support.

Bridging the Bar Thank you to the @BridgetheBar interns for their fantastic presentations! Mutual learning is a key part of the internship, and we appreciate the insights the interns have shared with us this week.

Bridging the Bar Fancy getting involved? Whether you want to volunteer your time to support aspiring lawyers from underrepresented groups, or to become a Supreme Court intern yourself next year Bridging the Bar is a rewarding organisation to get involved with. Find out more - bridgingthebar.org

Seriously impressed by the talent on display at this morning’s Bridging the Bar advocacy workshop. Wishing all the students all the best with the applications ahead.