barristers

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But her focus remains her career, and she will soon start seeking pupillage, essentially a paid apprenticeship for barristers.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

The letter organised by the Bar Council, which represents all barristers in England and Wales, says the plan is an attempt "to force through an unpopular, untested and poorly evidenced change to our jury system".

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

A date for the trial had originally been fixed for 23 February, but barristers were granted more time to resolve issues involving witnesses and disclosure.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Justice Minister Naomi Long said barristers were set to receive a 16% fee increase by mid-January, but the uplift did not stop the strike.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

“One of those white wigs that British barristers plop on top of their heads when they are trying a case.”

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg