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Her Bar has created their own blog discussing every day issues and triumphs that women barristers experience whilst at the Bar. Please find our newest articles below...

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September 2024
Career Progression

Catherine Brown practised as a barrister for nearly 15 years at Kings Chambers in Manchester and brings all of that experience with her into her coaching and training business, Skilful Conversation Limited. She gives insightful tips from a coaches perspective on how to properly manage your time and gives vital wisdom on recurring themes she finds appears during her coaching sessions...

The topics barristers bring to coaching…and the solutions they have found that might work for you too.

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August 2024
Finance

Have you considered your 'Plan B' if you fall ill or need to take prolonged time off from being a Barrister? Westgate Wealth explores the benefits of income protection and whether it is right for you...

WESTGATE WEALTH: Income Protection - A luxury or a necessity?

July 2024
Clerking

A unique perspective from a First Junior Clerk on balancing motherhood with a successful career. Read more from Nancy Rice, Joint First Junior Clerk at Temple Garden Chambers to learn the secret ingredient to having it all...

Lean on Me: Clerking from a Mother’s perspective

November 2023
Career Progression

In today's ever-evolving society, women across various professions are shattering glass ceilings and assuming leadership roles like never before. Orlagh Kelly, CEO of Briefed, is at the forefront of this movement, driving positive change for women. Let's delve into the story of Orlagh Kelly and her inspiring efforts to champion gender equality within the legal landscape.

Orlagh Kelly's Vision: Leading the Charge for Women in Law with HerBar and Briefed Partnership

November 2023
Women's Issues

Right to Equality has undertaken a two-year campaign to end the current presumption of contact within the family court. This blog written by Right to Equality Staff, Allison Quinlan and Safa Haroon explores this presumption as well as the concept of "Parental Alienation" and the how it can cause more harm than good, calling for a more nuanced and evidence-based approach to how the courts address family dynamics when such issues are raised. To learn more, read on...

Right to Equality’s Presumption of Contact Campaign

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October 2023
Finance

Brewin Dolphin explores different types of financial protection. Protecting your family from financial difficulties isn’t just about having savings and investments to provide for the long term. It’s also about ensuring your loved ones are provided for should the worst happen. It’s important to seek advice from an adviser because your options are unlikely to be clear cut. They can help you work out the right cover for your personal circumstances.

BREWIN DOLPHIN: How to protect your family’s financial future

September 2023
Career Progression

Catherine Brown practised as a barrister for nearly 15 years at Kings Chambers in Manchester and brings all of that experience with her into her coaching and training business, Skilful Conversation Limited, www.skilfulconversation.com. She gives insightful tips from a coaches perspective on how to properly manage your time and gives 6 golden tips for long-lasting positive changes...

You’re a barrister and you want to make some positive changes? Read on.

May 2023
Career Progression

The Commercial Bar Association (“COMBAR”) introduces their latest scheme involving 23 commercial sets who have now agreed to offer 250 mentoring places for those interested in entering the Commercial Bar from non-traditional backgrounds. Find out more details and how to apply in this article...

Commercial Bar Scheme: Mentoring Under-Represented Applicants to the Commercial Bar 2023-24

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February 2023
Health & wellbeing

Sannah Dad is a Pupil Barrister at College Chambers, in addition to being a Mediator and Conflict Coach. This article gives an insight into the practicalities of being a pupil and balancing this with your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. She provides tips and tricks to implement in your daily practice as a pupil.

Tips and Tricks: Wellbeing during Pupillage

January 2023
Career Progression

Nikki Alderson, specialist coach, speaker, author and former Criminal Barrister. She is the author of Amazon No.1 Bestseller Raising the Bar: empowering female lawyers through coaching, nominee for 2019 Inspirational Women Awards, and finalist in 2020 Women in Law Awards and 2019 International Coaching Awards.

Career Break Returner Coaching: 5 strategies for a confident return.

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