Category: barristers

Bar survey backs retention of wigs in civil cases – profession to work with senior judiciary to find way ahead – The Bar Council

Posted December 4th, 2007 in barristers, courts, news by sally

“A survey conducted by the Bar Council has found that the majority of respondents back the retention of wigs in civil and family cases. The Bar Council, which represents 15,000 barristers in England and Wales, conducted the survey following an announcement in July 2007 by the Lord Chief Justice that the Court Dress worn by Judges sitting in civil and family cases would be changed in January 2008. Judges sitting in these cases will wear a newly designed gown, but no wigs.”

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The Bar Council, 4th December 2007

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Lawyers want to keep their wigs – The Times

Posted December 4th, 2007 in barristers, court dress, news by sally

“The legal profession has come out strongly against scrapping wigs despite a decision by the Lord Chief Justice to abolish the traditional horsehair for judges in civil and family courts from the New Year.”

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The Times, 4th December 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

BSB set to consider Neuberger recommendations – Bar Standards Board

Posted November 28th, 2007 in barristers, legal education, press releases by sally

“The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today responded positively to the final report of the Working Party on Entry to the Bar, chaired by Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury.”

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Bar Standards Board, 27th November 2007

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Entry to the Bar Working Party Final Report (Neuberger Report) – Bar Council

Posted November 27th, 2007 in barristers, legal education, reports by sally

Report and Appendices

Bar Council, 27th November 2007

Source: www.barcouncil.co.uk

BVC ‘to become a Masters’ – Neuberger report – Legal Week

Posted November 27th, 2007 in barristers, legal education, news by sally

“Students will be able to turn their Bar Vocational Course (BVC) into a Masters degree under new proposals to widen access to the Bar, in one of 57 proposals unveiled in Lord Neuberger’s report today (27 November).”

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Legal Week, 27th November 2007

Source: www.legalweek.com

The Bar is simply not getting the best brains – The Times

Posted November 27th, 2007 in advocacy, barristers by sally

“So how can advocacy widen its appeal? Lord Neuberger discusses why the Inns of Court have become increasingly exclusive.”

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The Times, 27th November 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Survey finds high satisfaction with barristers’ services – The Bar Council

Posted November 23rd, 2007 in barristers, legal services, press releases by sally

“Barristers are delivering good services to their professional and lay clients, according to a new study published today.”

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The Bar Council, 22nd November 2007

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Bar over-confident on client service – poll – Legal Week

Posted November 22nd, 2007 in barristers, news by sally

“Barristers rate the quality of service they provide far higher than those who receive it, according to a new poll commissioned by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and released today (22 November).”

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Legal Week, 22nd November 2007

Source: www.legalweek.com

BSB unveils plan to shape the barristers of tomorrow – Bar Standards Board

Posted November 16th, 2007 in barristers, press releases by sally

“The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today launched its Business Plan for 2008.”

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Bar Standards Board, 12th November 2007

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Legal Opinion: Is the training of barristers fit for purpose? – The Independent

Posted November 7th, 2007 in barristers, legal education, special report by sally

“Learning the law is only part of what it takes to qualify as a barrister. Robert Verkaik, Law Editor, considers a forthcoming review of the system for training the modern advocate.”

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The Independent, 7th November 2007

Source: www.independent.co.uk  

BSB review of Bar Vocational Course – Bar Standards Board

Posted November 5th, 2007 in barristers, legal education, news by sally

“The BSB has launched a root and branch review of the Bar Vocational Course (BVC).”

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Bar Standards Board, 2nd November 2007

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Quality, quality, quality: the crucial challenge for the survival of the Bar – The Times

Posted October 30th, 2007 in barristers, news by sally

“Bar Conference 2007: the British have never been willing to compromise on justice, writes Geoffrey Vos, QC. We must serve the public in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.”

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The Times, 29th October 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

From fat cats to human rights: how the Bar is changing – The Times

Posted October 30th, 2007 in barristers, special report by sally

“What is the public image of a barrister? Wigs, courts and fat fees? Rumpole of the Bailey or Kavanagh, QC? People tend not to think public service, human rights, access to justice – far less, the export of legal services. But this is equally the reality of the Bar today. And it’s a message that the profession’s leaders want to drive home when 500 of the rank and file meet this Saturday for their annual conference in London.”

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The Times, 30th October 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Fraudulent emails involving chambers or members of chambers – The Bar Council

Posted October 19th, 2007 in barristers, electronic mail, fraud, press releases by sally

“The Bar Council has received many recent reports of fraudulent emails naming individual barristers acting in certain financial proceedings.”

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The Bar Council, 16th October 2007

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

New Bar Quality Panel ‘Will Raise Standards’ – Vos – The Bar Council

Posted October 16th, 2007 in barristers, legal services, news, quality assurance by sally

“A new advisory panel being launched by the Bar Council today will help maintain the Bar’s reputation for excellence in legal advice and representation, it said.”

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The Bar Council, 15th October 2007

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Equality and diversity action plan consultation – Bar Standards Board

Posted October 8th, 2007 in barristers, consultations, diversity, equality, minorities by sally

“The BSB has launched a consultation on its proposed Equality and Diversity Action Plan.”

Full consultation

Bar Standards Board, 8th October 2007

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

New graduated fees guidance – Bar Council

Posted October 8th, 2007 in barristers, fees, press releases by sally

“The Bar Council has issued a new guidance on criminal graduated fees.”

Press release

Bar Council, 5th October 2007

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Vos calls for end to barristers’ hourly billing – Legal Week

Posted October 4th, 2007 in barristers, fees, legal aid, news by sally

“Legal aid barristers should stop billing by the hour and move towards fixed fees, Bar Council chairman Geoffrey Vos stated in his speech at the Conservative Party Conference yesterday (2 October).”

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Legal Week, 3rd October 2007

Source: www.legalweek.com

Was Diana’s death part of a secret plot? – The Times

Posted October 3rd, 2007 in barristers, special report by sally

“Human rights champion and bike-riding vegetarian Michael Mansfield talks about being an anti-establishment QC.”

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The Times, 2nd October 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Vos lays out Vision for Future of Justice – Bar Council

Posted October 2nd, 2007 in barristers, fees, legal services, press releases by sally

“Chairman of the Bar Council, Geoffrey Vos QC will today outline his vision for the future of justice, calling for the Bar to work alongside Government as part of the public service system.”

Press release

Bar Council, 2nd October 2007

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk