Susanna McGibbon welcomes Barbara Mills KC
Treasury Solicitor and Permanent Secretary to the Government Legal Department, Susanna McGibbon, reflects on Barbara Mills KC’s inaugural address.
Justice in crisis: Public Accounts Committee scrutinises Crown Court backlog failures
Witnesses from the MoJ and HMCTS faced sharp questioning about systemic inefficiencies, the government’s funding strategies, and the devastating impact of delays.
Bar Council Pupillage Fair CV clinic success story
Hear from a barrister who secured pupillage and tenancy thanks to the advice he received at our Pupillage Fair CV clinic - as well as the barrister who advised him.
Twinkle, twinkle, align the stars: a storybook guide to pupillage applications
Jack Meek offers advice to those applying for pupillage and suggests aspiring barristers take inspiration from their favourite storybook characters as the new pupillage recruitment round approaches.
Treasury Solicitor: leading the Government Legal Department through a year of change
Treasury Solicitor Susanna McGibbon looks back on 2024 and what lies ahead.
Legal Services Committee: a 2024 reflection
The Bar Council Legal Services Committee spoke to HMCTS Operations Director, Daniel Flury, about the administration of the court service. This blog explores what was discussed and what barristers should expect for the future of the court service.