Becoming A Barrister

Misunderstandings and jargon prevent many from seriously considering a career as a barrister in the belief that such a career is not for them or that they are not for it. Others know that they might want to become barristers but not how to go about it, or just want to know more about this somewhat mysterious profession. This book, written by two barristers, clearly but informally explains the traditions, terminology and institutions of the Bar, and what it is actually like to be a barrister. With this aim, several barristers practising in different fields describe in detail a typical week in their life. Advice is then given on how to be accepted into, fund and survive the various academic and other stages that precede qualification as a barrister, including work experience, Bar School and pupillage (the barrister's apprenticeship). It explains how to transfer to the Bar, for the benefit of solicitors, overseas lawyers or those in a non-legal career. This third edition is fully updated to take account of the most recent changes to the Bar, training for it, and the process of recruitment to it.

Competition for pupillage is fierce and the journey to a career at the Bar is tough and full of pitfalls. Written by a barrister from a top London chambers, this concise and accessible guide traces the route to success in securing pupillage. The reader is taken, step-by-step, through every stage towards becoming a barrister, from school and university through to vocational training and pupillage, including: - Is this the career for me? - Getting to know the profession - The Academic Stage - The Vocational Stage - Mini-pupillage and other work experience - Which area of law? - Which chambers? - The application process - Pupillage Includes practical examples and handy hints, plus sections on CVs, interviews and 'hot topics'. This is essential reading for all those interested in a career at the Bar and is suitable for those at school, university and beyond.

Misunderstandings and jargon prevent many from seriously considering a career as a barrister in the belief that such a career is not for them or that they are not for it. Others know that they might want to become barristers but not how to go about it, or just want to know more about this somewhat mysterious profession. This book (by a barrister who was formerly a university law lecturer) clearly but informally explains the traditions, terminology and institutions of the Bar, and what it is actually like to be a barrister. With this aim, several barristers practising in different fields describe in detail a typical week in their life. Advice is then given on how to be accepted into, fund and survive the various academic and other stages that precede qualification as a barrister, including work experience, Bar School, and pupillage (the barrister's apprenticeship). Space is also given to how to transfer to the Bar after another legal or non-legal career. This second edition is fully updated to take account of the changes to the Bar, training for it and the process of recruitment to it. Adam Kramer regularly provides updates to this book, which can be seen at: www.hartpub.co.uk/updates/bewigged-updates

Competition for pupillage is fierce and the journey to a career at the Bar is tough and full of pitfalls. Written by a barrister from a top London chambers, this concise and accessible guide traces the route to success in securing pupillage. The reader is taken, step-by-step, through every stage towards becoming a barrister, from school and university through to vocational training and pupillage, including: - Is this the career for me? - Getting to know the profession - The Academic Stage - The Vocational Stage - Mini-pupillage and other work experience - Which area of law? - Which chambers? - The application process - Pupillage. Includes practical examples and handy hints, plus sections on CVs, interviews and 'hot topics'. This is essential reading for all those interested in a career at the Bar and is suitable for those at school, university and beyond.

THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A powerful polemic' Sunday Times 'A compelling, eye-opening read' Daily Express – Did an illegal immigrant avoid deportation because he had a cat? – Is the law on the side of the burglar who enters your home? – Are unelected judges ‘enemies of the people’? Most of us think the law is only relevant to criminals, if we even think of it at all. But the law touches every area of our lives: from intimate family matters to the biggest issues in our society. Our unfamiliarity is dangerous because it makes us vulnerable to media spin, political lies and the kind of misinformation that frequently comes from loud-mouthed amateurs and those with vested interests. This 'fake law' allows the powerful and the ignorant to corrupt justice without our knowledge – worse, we risk letting them make us complicit. Thankfully, the Secret Barrister is back to reveal the stupidity, malice and incompetence behind many of the biggest legal stories of recent years. In Fake Law, the Secret Barrister debunks the lies and builds a defence against the abuse of our law, our rights and our democracy that is as entertaining as it is vital.

So You Want to Be a Lawyer takes you through the process of becoming a lawyer, examining each phase in a helpful and easy-to-understand narrative. Find out what practicing law is like before you step into your first law school class! Practice solving legal problems as law students would in law school, and lawyers might in an actual courtroom. You will not only find out how to get into law school, but will also gain: · Educated advice on how to select a law school, along with names and addresses of American Bar Association (ABA) approved law schools · A better understanding of the law school admissions process, and ways to improve your chances for admission · Practical exercises and advice that will give you a head start over other first-year law students · Information about career opportunities as a lawyer So You Want to Be a Lawyer takes a traditionally dry subject and breaks it down in a skilled and entertaining way. After you have read this book, you will have a good idea of the types of problems facing lawyers and law students on a daily basis. Not only will it prepare you for law school, it will become your trusted guide on the path to becoming a successful lawyer.

Treat yourself to Second Helpings of Simon Brown's much lauded memoirs. This expanded paperback edition includes Last Scrapings, thirteen new pieces written since its original publication in hardback.