by Simon Myerson QC | Jul 25, 2007 | Qualities Required
An interesting debate has been going on and, since it is a topic which attracts much interest I thought I would redact the various comments and, using my privilege as blog owner, state my own views. The points which came up for discussion were: Whether the Bar give as...
by Simon Myerson QC | Jul 8, 2007 | Interviews, Other Sites, Qualities Required, The BPTC
I don’t so this very often, but I am posting a comment left on the previous BVC thread by Becky. Firstly, I think it’s exceptionally well argued (the fact that she supports a sift is only a small part of that – honest). Secondly, it exemplifies what...
by Simon Myerson QC | Jun 23, 2007 | Life at the Bar, Qualities Required, The Future
As Peter Goldsmith goes, it seems apposite to take a moment to reflect on the main issue for his successor which affects the Bar – the ‘world-class prosecuting service’ which is (allegedly) the CPS. This is not a post about competence. Apart from...
by Simon Myerson QC | May 14, 2007 | Interviews, Qualities Required
Having been asked to expand regarding interviews, I have dug around a bit and present the results below. Please note – this is a far from scientific sample. Most Chambers have some idea of what sort of work they want the prospective pupil to do. They are also...
by Simon Myerson QC | May 4, 2007 | Qualities Required, This Blog
I have fiddled with the timings so that this site reads downwards in logical order. Start here and keep going. I would welcome comment about the site and how helpful you find it. I’m not in a position to promise a reply – please don’t expect one...
by Simon Myerson QC | May 4, 2007 | Qualities Required
The key information is: Your class of degree. I’m really sorry to say this but if you don’t have an exceptional reason for your result then a 2:2 is no good. Yes, it’s unfair. Yes, Megarry VC got a 3rd. But if you had to read 300 forms and throw 285...
