Monday musings : George Butler + Heather Lockwood
My two wonderful colleagues from 42 Bedford Row, George Butler ((family law barrister) and Heather Lockwood (civil law practitioner) give
Read MoreMy two wonderful colleagues from 42 Bedford Row, George Butler ((family law barrister) and Heather Lockwood (civil law practitioner) give
Read MoreZimran Samuel from Doughty Street Chambers talks about FGM, working at the UN, human rights, international law and playing blues
Read MoreRachel Spearing is a Barrister at Pump Court chambers. She is also a leading figure in the Wellness in the
Read More5 tips for relief in Small Claims Trials – A quick guide By Alexander Burrell, barrister at 42 Bedford Row
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Read MoreFrom First Six to Second Six Pupillage, ‘The Anticipation’ We wish our Pupil Perspective contributor Leah, the best of luck
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Read More5 qualities lawyers say they like in an opponent: 1. That they have read the case papers 2. They are
Read MoreA Pupil’s Perspective: by Leah Pupillage is the final stage of training to be a barrister. It is the one
Read More5 Difficult Submissions : well, this is awkward……. 1. Your Honour may have missed that important piece of evidence as
Read MoreLewes and ‘the Lewes Combined Court Centre’ A very brief history. By Tim Bergin, family law barrister at 1Crown a
Read More1. The ability to be genuinely fair 2. A sense of humour – the occasional wry comment, not snark 3.
Read MoreTwo years ago when we started itsalawyerslife, we ran a feature asking Who is the Greatest Fictional Lawyer. Even then
Read More1. Beware the slim brief 2. When you know you will be cross examining a difficult witness always wear colour
Read MoreArcher v Titchener By Jennifer Kotilaine, Pauline Troy, Emma Romer and EilidhGardner; all barristers at 42 Bedford Row After the
Read MoreElle Woods from Legally Blonde Vivian: Nice outfit. Elle: Oh, I like your outfit too, except when I dress up
Read MoreLitigants in Person – A Field Guide Jeremy Hall, 42 Bedford Row The internet groans with DIY guides on
Read MoreThis is our new feature: This Lawyer’s life where we delve into the life and mind of an eminent member
Read MoreGemma Taylor, senior family law barrister at 42 Bedford Row recently delivered an excellent talk at the Law Society
Read MoreAnother oldie but good for a laugh. Now that we’re in ‘awards season’ here are some nominees for The Stella
Read MoreBetter out than in. Alison Harbour from Harney and Wells solicitors in Brighton lets it go! The family court
Read MoreLawyers Life recently ran two articles about women family lawyers which painted a gloomy picture of the profession and life
Read MoreThe Rt. Hon. Lord Justice Sedley of the Court of Appeal. First Law: Documents may be assembled in any order,
Read MorePart 2 Lawyers Life spoke to a group of female family lawyers about a range of topics to do
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