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Meet Jon Goodwin. He talks about his experience defending clients in front of the SDT, what to do if you make a mistake, and how...

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

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....

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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