Lecture Night (Online) – Practising on Circuit: Insights and experiences from the Bar

This lecture will feature a panel of speakers from circuit sharing their experiences and insights from practice at the Bar, including the practical realities of working both on circuit and in London, and the respective benefits and challenges of each.

Speaker(s)/Tutor(s): Chloe Hudson, Sophie Howard & Eleanor Marsh

QS value: 1

QS theme: Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing

Interactive?: No

Timings:
17.45: Registration
18:00 until 19.30

Materials and Preparation: No preparation required

Learning Aims: The aim of this talk is to give students practical insight into life at the Bar through first-hand experiences from barristers on circuit, highlighting career paths, professional skills, and the positives and negatives of practising on circuit.

Professional Statement Reference: (Access the full Professional Statement for Barristers here):

1.3 : Have a knowledge and understanding of the law and procedure relevant to their area(s) of practice.

1.16 : Comply with regulatory requirements set down by the Bar Standards Board, including the Code of Conduct.

2.6 : Ensure they practise with adaptability and flexibility, by being self-aware and self-directed, recognising and acting upon the continual need to maintain and develop their knowledge and skills.

Cancellation Policy: Students should consider all bookings a professional commitment and should only book onto an event if they fully plan on attending. Once booked on, students will be unable to cancel and receive a refund other than in exceptional circumstances.

This event is a Qualifying Session.