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The Sunday Times has published another joint letter from the Bar of England & Wales, Bar of NI & Faculty of Advocates responding to an article about the dossier on Keir Starmer. 'Attacks based on Starmer’s former clients would be unwise, ignorant and lowering.' barcouncil.org.uk/resource/it-is…

The Sunday Times has published another joint letter from the Bar of England & Wales, @TheBarofNI & @FacultyScot responding to an article about the dossier on Keir Starmer. 'Attacks based on Starmer’s former clients would be unwise, ignorant and lowering.' barcouncil.org.uk/resource/it-is…
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Nick Vineall KC, Moira Smyth KC, & Roddy Dunlop KC respond to the The Telegraph front page 'Starmer helped free dangerous prisoners' -'The idea that barristers (or advocates) should somehow be associated with the causes of those whom they represent is misconceived.' telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2023/1…

Nick Vineall KC, Moira Smyth KC, & @RoddyQC respond to the @Telegraph front page 'Starmer helped free dangerous prisoners' -'The idea that barristers (or advocates) should somehow be associated with the causes of those whom they represent is misconceived.' telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2023/1…
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🎄 Our office will be closed on Friday 22 Dec and will reopen on Tuesday 2 Jan. Information about Bar Council resources and services is available here: barcouncil.org.uk/useful-informa…

✨ From everyone at the Bar Council we wish you a peaceful and restful Christmas and Happy New Year.

🎄 Our office will be closed on Friday 22 Dec and will reopen on Tuesday 2 Jan. Information about Bar Council resources and services is available here: barcouncil.org.uk/useful-informa… ✨ From everyone at the Bar Council we wish you a peaceful and restful Christmas and Happy New Year.
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In his last Counsel column, Nick Vineall KC reflects on his year as Bar Council Chair and welcomes in next year's Chair, Sam Townend KC.

He writes: 'It has been a privilege to represent our great profession.'

Read Nick's column in full here⬇️ bit.ly/3GSlLg3

In his last Counsel column, Nick Vineall KC reflects on his year as Bar Council Chair and welcomes in next year's Chair, Sam Townend KC. He writes: 'It has been a privilege to represent our great profession.' Read Nick's column in full here⬇️ bit.ly/3GSlLg3
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🏆Congratulations to Bryn Auger, highly commended, in this year's law reform essay competition.

Read the essay 'Extending the coroner’s jurisdiction to stillbirths: transparency, accountability, and independent answers'

Well done Bryn! barcouncil.org.uk/becoming-a-bar…

🏆Congratulations to Bryn Auger, highly commended, in this year's law reform essay competition. Read the essay 'Extending the coroner’s jurisdiction to stillbirths: transparency, accountability, and independent answers' Well done Bryn! barcouncil.org.uk/becoming-a-bar…
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🏆Congratulations Emma Townend, highly commended, in this year's law reform essay competition.

Read 'Barrier to justice: why the mandatory reconsideration stage of the Personal Independence Payment appeals process should be abolished.'

Well done Emma! barcouncil.org.uk/becoming-a-bar…

🏆Congratulations Emma Townend, highly commended, in this year's law reform essay competition. Read 'Barrier to justice: why the mandatory reconsideration stage of the Personal Independence Payment appeals process should be abolished.' Well done Emma! barcouncil.org.uk/becoming-a-bar…
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🏆 Congratulations to Emily Edwards Blair, runner up for the GDL entry, in this year's law reform essay competition.

Read the essay 'Criminally insane or just mentally ill? A case for the reform of the insanity and automatism defences' barcouncil.org.uk/becoming-a-bar…

🏆 Congratulations to Emily Edwards Blair, runner up for the GDL entry, in this year's law reform essay competition. Read the essay 'Criminally insane or just mentally ill? A case for the reform of the insanity and automatism defences' barcouncil.org.uk/becoming-a-bar…
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The Bar Council's Stuart McMillan talks to Michael Harwood, Antonia Welsh, Declan Harmon and Sarah Minford – leaders of the junior Bars of the four jurisdictions – about collaboration, challenges and the future of the Bar for Counsel magazine.

Read here⬇️ bit.ly/3RO6mnt

The Bar Council's Stuart McMillan talks to Michael Harwood, Antonia Welsh, Declan Harmon and Sarah Minford – leaders of the junior Bars of the four jurisdictions – about collaboration, challenges and the future of the Bar for Counsel magazine. Read here⬇️ bit.ly/3RO6mnt
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Congratulations to Iona McNeill for receiving best Graduate Diploma in Law entry, in this year's law reform essay competition.

Read 'Paving the way for modernisation and better clarity of UK surrogacy practice: proposals for reform of current statute' barcouncil.org.uk/becoming-a-bar…

Congratulations to Iona McNeill for receiving best Graduate Diploma in Law entry, in this year's law reform essay competition. Read 'Paving the way for modernisation and better clarity of UK surrogacy practice: proposals for reform of current statute' barcouncil.org.uk/becoming-a-bar…
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🏆 Congratulations to Nathan Thompson, runner up of this year's law reform essay competition.

Read 'Frozen Assets, Thawed Reforms: An argument to have AFrOs and AFOs transferred to the High Court in complex cases' on our website.

Well done Nathan!

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🏆 Congratulations to Nathan Thompson, runner up of this year's law reform essay competition. Read 'Frozen Assets, Thawed Reforms: An argument to have AFrOs and AFOs transferred to the High Court in complex cases' on our website. Well done Nathan! barcouncil.org.uk/becoming-a-bar…
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Chair Michael Harwood explains the what, when and how of practice reviews for those looking to take more control over the direction of their practice in this new article for Counsel magazine.

Read the full article here ⬇️ bit.ly/46XE3ak

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The Ministry of Justice is currently advertising for a Non-lay Member for the Legal Services Board (LSB). The closing date for applications is Friday 12 January 2024 at 11:00am. Details can be found here: …for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/7950 HM Government Public Appointments Legal Services Board

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🏆 Congratulations to Louis Dejeu-Castang, winner of this year's law reform essay competition. Read the essay ‘Not OK Computer: A Proposed AI Transparency Framework for the UK’ via the Counsel Magazine website. Well done Louis!
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🏆 Congratulations to Louis Dejeu-Castang, winner of this year's law reform essay competition. Read the essay ‘Not OK Computer: A Proposed AI Transparency Framework for the UK’ via the Counsel Magazine website. Well done Louis! counselmagazine.co.uk/articles/bar-c…
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Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, your mental health might be affected over the holiday period. This time of year often brings extra pressure which can impact you in many ways. Help is available through the period via our Assistance Programme ➡️ bit.ly/3GLZ5OG

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In a new Counsel magazine article, Nick Vineall KC, John Battle KC (Hon) and Sophie Caseley look at the state of play on Open Justice and some of the key points raised by the Bar Council in its campaign for increased transparency. Read on here ➡️ bit.ly/41qpGub.

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To maximise your time & set yourself up for success, start your Pupillage Gateway application early. You can create an account now & add to or edit your education, employment, & work experience history at any time. Read our blog series on each section➡️ bit.ly/3tiD72u

To maximise your time & set yourself up for success, start your Pupillage Gateway application early. You can create an account now & add to or edit your education, employment, & work experience history at any time. Read our blog series on each section➡️ bit.ly/3tiD72u
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🖋️ In the final blog of the making the most of your Pupillage Gateway application series, we discuss how to complete the references and bespoke questions section. Head over to our website to read this and the other four blogs in the series ➡️ bit.ly/3NssC3s

🖋️ In the final blog of the making the most of your Pupillage Gateway application series, we discuss how to complete the references and bespoke questions section. Head over to our website to read this and the other four blogs in the series ➡️ bit.ly/3NssC3s
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'Bullying, harassment, and discrimination are unacceptable in any professional environment, but particularly in our criminal courts.' In a new blog, Tana Adkin KC reflects on our recent report on bullying, harassment & discrimination at the Bar. Read more: barcouncil.org.uk/resource/blog-…

'Bullying, harassment, and discrimination are unacceptable in any professional environment, but particularly in our criminal courts.' In a new blog, @TanaAdkin reflects on our recent report on bullying, harassment & discrimination at the Bar. Read more: barcouncil.org.uk/resource/blog-…
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✒️ In the next of the making the most of your Pupillage Gateway application blog series, we discuss how to complete the extenuating circumstances section.

Follow the link to read it and head over to our website to see the previous three blogs bit.ly/3RkRN9u

✒️ In the next of the making the most of your Pupillage Gateway application blog series, we discuss how to complete the extenuating circumstances section. Follow the link to read it and head over to our website to see the previous three blogs bit.ly/3RkRN9u
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In the 3rd blog of the series on making the most of your Pupillage Gateway application, we discuss how to complete both the scholarships and awards, and the interests and recreational activities sections 🏆

Read the full blog here ⤵️ bit.ly/3NqZFVL

In the 3rd blog of the series on making the most of your Pupillage Gateway application, we discuss how to complete both the scholarships and awards, and the interests and recreational activities sections 🏆 Read the full blog here ⤵️ bit.ly/3NqZFVL
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