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📢 You have one week left to enter your submissions to be included on the Pro Bono Recognition List 2025. The List recognises lawyers who have given 25 hours or more pro bono legal assistance over the last year. Enter now⬇️ bit.ly/43RS2i0

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Our becoming a barrister hub is a one stop shop. You'll find all you need to know, whatever stage of your journey to the Bar you’re at. You'll find the recording of our latest webinar 'pupillage interview techniques: Q&A' and so many more great resources there: www.barcouncil.org.uk/becoming-a-b...

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We're really proud to sponsor the Legal Aid Barrister of the Year award at #LALY25. Nominations are now open. Good luck to everyone entering - we can't wait to see the amazing work you do. Find out more 👇

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We're delighted to introduce DoctorLine. For £40 a year you can speak to a GP anytime, anywhere. This is an exclusive benefit for Bar Representation Fee (BRF) subscribers. You can subscribe to the BRF during authorisation to practise. Find out more: www.barcouncil.org.uk/bar-council-...

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We're just two weeks away from our free webinar for pupil barristers. We want to help you feel more confident when you’re starting out. Book your free place: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...

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Welcoming the new Arbitration Act 2025, Chair of the Bar Barbara Mills KC said: “Modernising our arbitral framework will help ensure the UK continues to be competitive in the global market.” Read more: www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/new...

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Much of our work supporting you in your daily working lives would not be possible without the Bar Representation Fee (BRF). You can subscribe to the BRF during the upcoming authorisation to practise process. www.barcouncil.org.uk/about/bar-re...

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📣Calling all newly qualified barristers, don't miss our webinar next month. Whether you're in self-employed or employed practice, join us for advice and practical tips for building your practice and developing your career at the Bar. Book today: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...

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Don't miss our free ethics seminar next week. Book today: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...

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Part 1 of the sentencing review echoes our concerns about how we got here and the scale of the problem. We're at a point of crisis and we agree: change is needed now. Long sentences aren't always the right long-term solution. Radical thinking is required. Read our full statement: bit.ly/3EIcwkJ

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Remind your colleagues about Talk to Spot - our secure online tool for anyone working at and around the Bar to confidentially raise concerns about inappropriate and abusive behaviour. Print our poster and display it in shared areas of your chambers or office. www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/bar...

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The Bar Representation Fee is more than just vital funding for our work, it provides you with exclusive money-saving benefits too. Sign up to the BRF during the upcoming authorisation to practise. www.barcouncil.org.uk/about/bar-re...

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Barristers @doughtystreet.bsky.social have spoken out about a campaign of intimidation including surveillance, hacking & rape threats. Last month the Bar Council raised concerns about the targeting of lawyers internationally. Read on - www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...

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In this new blog, Bar course student Olivia Hardiman shares her experience of volunteering with national education charity Young Citizens as part of The Big Legal Lesson – a campaign to start a conversation about rights, responsibilities, and the rule of law in schools. Read more⬇️ bit.ly/3EyCRla

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We're in Leeds today, starting the day with the women's forum, before meeting with barristers and chambers professionals at Park Square Barristers, Parklane Plowden Chambers, New Park Court Chambers and Kings Chambers, finishing the day meeting with judges at the business and property court.

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Barbara Mills KC's latest column for Counsel magazine highlights the key opportunities & challenges for this year & she encourages colleagues to come to Bar Conference in Birmingham & to subscribe to the Bar Representation Fee (BRF). Read on - www.counselmagazine.co.uk/articles/bar...

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The Ruth Steinkraus-Cohen International Law Lecture is jointly hosted by the Centre for International Studies & Diplomacy at SOAS, the Bar Council and the Westminster UN Association. This year the theme is rebuilding the case for humanity. Find out more - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fragmented...

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Today we're visiting barristers and judges in Hull to hear about the challenges and successes in criminal and family practice. Barbara has discussed issues around RASSO cases, court listings - and how they are particularly impacting the young Bar, maintenance of court buildings and wellbeing.

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The government's announcement recognises that we need a properly resourced regime that reduces crime and increases public confidence and safety in our justice system. Reform of criminal justice must strike the right balance between punishment and rehabilitation. Read our statement: bit.ly/3X0OlnT

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Join us in two weeks time to find out more about common ethical scenarios at the family and civil Bar. We'll also guide you on how to make the most of our ethical enquiries service. Book your free place: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...

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“We strongly oppose political threats to the international rule of law and stand with the International Bar Association in calling on all states to respect and uphold the independence of international courts.” - Barbara Mills KC, Chair of the Bar. Read more: www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/bar...

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Want advice on how to answer competency-based questions at your pupillage interview? Wondering how much research to do on current legal issues? Come to our free webinar we'll help guide you through the final stage of the recruitment process. Book your place www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...

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During authorisation to practise later this month, you will have the opportunity to subscribe to the Bar Representation Fee (BRF). In his guest blog, Simon Regis CBE personally reflects on why he feels it's important to pay the BRF. www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/dis...

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👣 Save the date for this year's London Legal Walk on Tuesday 17 June. Join us on the 10km walk - the largest fundraising event in the legal calendar - and help to change lives with every step. Register now⬇️ bit.ly/4hrYP8b

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Our final #EveryActionCounts advice for Race Equality Week 2025 comes from barrister Cecilia Xu Lindsey who encourages everyone to keep going forward with action on race equality. Download our toolkit to get started or take your next step: www.barcouncilethics.co.uk/documents/ra...

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More committee updates for #BarCouncil. Next up Sara George presents the employed barristers' cttee report. Main concern is around King's Counsel appointments as no employed barristers were appointed this year - grateful to applicants who have shared their experiences. Plan to put forward ideas.

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Update to #BarCouncil by @brummybar.bsky.social who led the our working groups on Gauke sentencing review & Leveson criminal justice review. We've not supported proposal for intermediate courts - on principle & practical grounds. Read our release & submission: www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/jur...

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