300 to do to complete September. Then I will never do another as long as I live. Nearly at £2000 raised. Thank you if you’ve donated already. fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/leons-g...

The Kalisher Trust Advocacy Training Course — Autumn 2025 applications are now open www.thekalishertrust.org/2025/09/03/t...

This was a stupid idea and I hate it already. If you can spare £5 to see me through the pain of the below I'd be very grateful. fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/leons-g...

Speaking personally I’m disinclined to be the generation at the Bar that nods through partial abolition of the right to jury trial.

At our session on evolving the culture at the Bar we’re discussing bullying and harassment and the upcoming report. @leonkazakos.bsky.social said Bar leaders all have a duty to be reflective of their style and set the tone. He urged everyone: “don’t be a bystander”.

Good morning from Birmingham where we're hosting Bar Conference 2025 on the @midlandcircuit.bsky.social. We've got a packed agenda - justice under review, Justice Minister Sarah Sackman KC MP, the Lady Chief Justice Bns Carr, evolving the culture at the Bar & more. Follow along today for updates.

Kalisher internship with the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC). The internship lasts for 12 months on a full time basis - funded at £24,245. You will need to show exceptional promise as a criminal advocate. Deadline 12.6.25. careers.ccrc.gov.uk/job/714359

Fingers crossed for everyone waiting for pupillage news tomorrow.

Kalisher Essay Competition 2025 Winner & Runner up announced www.thekalishertrust.org/2025/05/06/k...

Imposition of community and custodial sentences - Effective from 1 April 2025 www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/overarching-...

I wake up in Punxsutawney, and it's always February 2nd, and there's nothing I can do about it.

The Kalisher Trust & Gray’s Inn host this year’s clothing fair on 20 February.

Kalisher Essay Competition 2025 is now open. www.thekalishertrust.org/2025/01/13/k...

Konstantina Nouka is fundraising for Muscular Dystrophy UK. Here’s their JustGiving page, if you’d like to donate: www.justgiving.com/page/konstan...

2 Hare Court increases its annual pupillage award for September 2026 intake, to £60,000. vacancies.pupillagegateway.com/jobs/job/2-H...

Excited for my first bluesky #duvetknowitschristmas @rhodri.biz

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If you are committed to pay equality and fair distribution of work at the Bar, Rebecca’s work as Circuit EDI Chair will be of real help. oldsquare.co.uk/how-to-tackl...

Final Message to Circuit. mailchi.mp/southeastcir...

Incoming Circuit Team 1.1.25

Pupillage Fair North for Kalisher Trust.

Circuit AGM this thursday 28.11.24, following which announcement of new Circuit Leader, Recorder, Juniors… stay tuned.

Quiet celebration tonight of the 7 year anniversary of the mangling of surname into Kazookos by prosecuting counsel. Happy days.

Short lived but pretty while it lasted.

Sunday night Tiger

Quick shout out to Mrs K. x

Chair of the Western Circuit Jo Martin KC delivers her report to #BarCouncil She says she is awed by how much barristers put into supporting other barristers through their voluntary work Bar Council and circuits.

Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board (CLAAB) annual report 2024 www.gov.uk/government/p...

Very pleased that Rebecca Malczewski and James Cox have both accepted an invitation to join chambers, following the successful completion of their pupillages. bit.ly/4hJc7O2

📣 Calling all 2025 pupillage applicants. We know that the process of applying for pupillage can be a complicated one. Join our Q&A webinar next year to help you feel more confident and gain a better understanding of how to apply. Book your free place: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...

💻 Join us next week for our disability inclusion webinar. This year the focus is on neurodiversity at the Bar. The session is designed to help those supervising and supporting neurodivergent pupils and colleagues. Find out more and book your free place: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...

Last year, 1436 criminal court hearings were delayed because there was no barrister to represent one side or the other. Back in 2019, that number was just 71. For Counsel I ask: Where have all the criminal barristers gone?

If you’re a first six pupil in the South East, the Circuit and I are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow evening.

As many South Eastern Circuit Silks as I could find in the crowd.

5/6 leader types

The South Eastern Circuit thanks @brummybar.bsky.social as she steps down as Leader of the Midland Circuit. A true Leader, considerate, clever and energetic we will all miss her.

The Northern and North Eastern Circuit as hosting Pupillage Fair: North on 30th November. Come and learn about a career up North! Sign up here - www.eventbrite.com/e/pupillage-... www.eventbrite.com/e/pupillage-...

2 Hare Court's mini-pupillage programme is open for applications for 2025. Please see Chambers website for the timetable and details of how to apply. www.2harecourt.com/careers/mini...

We’re in Brighton for the 1st of our party conference discussions. For the Bar - @leonkazakos.bsky.social sets out the consequences of cuts to justice funding. “Legal aid has been a political football”, he says. The earlier you can access legal advice the fewer problems down the line. #libdemconf

Talk to Spot is an invaluable tool in addressing inappropriate and abusive behaviour. If you are affected by any such behaviour and you are at the Bar in the South East, and you feel able, I would like to hear about it directly from you to see if the Circuit can support and help.

Calling all barristers: Could you stand for election to Bar Council in 2025? We're looking for people like you who can represent the profession. Nominations are now open until 20 September. Find out more and apply: www.barcouncil.org.uk/about/bar-co...

Mat Hardyman’s family are raising funds in his memory, through The Kalisher Trust to nuture talent at the Bar. A firm supporter of legal aid, Mat believed in the need for everyone to have access to expert representation. Donations can be made online at www.thekalishertrust.org/donate/donat...

North East Circuit Leader speech at Bar Council AGM describes Michelle Heeley KC as ‘the Circuit Leader’s Circuit Leader’ and, as always, he’s absolutely spot on.

Thames Valley Bar Mess Valedictory Dinner for HHJ Ian Pringle KC Honorary Recorder of Oxford Lady Margaret Hall 6.9.2024. Many thanks to Adam Williams and Kellie Enever for their superlative organisation.

Congratulations to the barristers who completed this year’s Keble Advanced Advocacy Course. Thanks to Sarah Clarke KC and her team of tutors, experts, assistants who deliver this world class course year after year.

Final Call for bookings on the SEC Trip to the International Criminal Court. Deadline 4pm Friday 30 August 2024.