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"Having my own firm at 29 was scary"

Jodie Hill describes her journey to becoming a solicitor, challenges she faced and why representation is important.

Five steps to help fix chaos in our courts

Our courts are crumbling, plagued with delays and swamped by a 63,000-case backlog. We’ve published a five-point plan to help the government resolve these problems....

Becoming a coroner – Q&A with Jacqueline Devonish

Jaqueline Devonish, area coroner for Suffolk, explains how the unique role allows her to support her community while making use of her professional experience, skills...

A winding road to the judiciary – Nicola Chandler

Nicola Chandler, a dual-qualified solicitor and barrister, tells us about her way to the judge’s bench, and what she learned from Pre-application Judicial Education (PAJE)...

Applying for KC status as a solicitor: Amanda Brown KC

Like many solicitor advocates, Amanda Brown KC was not always aware that she could apply for King's Counsel (KC) status. She offers advice on the...

Applying for KC status as a solicitor: Dipen Sabharwal KC

Like many solicitors, applying for King's Counsel (KC) was never part of Dipen Sabharwal KC’s career plan. He recalls his own application and offers...

Q&A with tribunal judge Samina Majid

In this Q&A, tribunal judge Samina Majid tells us about her role as a fee-paid judge of the First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber. She also...

‘Fish files’ – the attack of the 4am impending doom case

Barrister Rehna Azim shares what she learnt when she tweeted asking for tips for dealing with ‘impending doom’ cases.

International arbitration advocacy tips

Tips for international arbitration

Solicitor judges and higher rights

Learn about how you can structure your career path, with the intention of becoming a judge down the line.

Advocacy tips for the Crown Court

There's a more formal approach to advocacy in the Crown Court than in the magistrates’ court.

Section 236A sentences

Section 236A is a form of custodial sentence. It places those convicted of certain child sex and terrorism offences under closer supervision when released.

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