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Resilience at the Bar – A Conversation with Heidi Stonecliffe KC

Heidi will share her insights into sustaining resilience in a demanding profession. She will reflect on the psychological pressures faced by barristers and offer strategies for maintaining wellbeing and perspective.

Demystifying the Disclosure Process

A lecture demystifying the 2024 Disclosure Protocol on the disclosure of information between the criminal and family jurisdictions.

Join us for Online Events this October!

Demystifying the Disclosure Process - 16 October 2025 at 6pm

Resilience at the Bar with Heidi Stonecliffe KC - 22 October 2025 at 6pm

Claire Davies KC, Leader of the South Eastern Circuit, was delighted to welcome over 250 members and friends of the Circuit on Friday evening at Lincoln’s Inn, in particular the Lady Chief Justice as the keynote speaker.

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Event Tomorrow!

Join us at Red Lion Chambers for an evening with Professor Robin Banerjee, to launch the SEC second research paper into Kindness at the Bar.

11 September, from 6pm at Red Lion Chambers

RSVP to Red Lion Chambers

SEC encourages all members to read the report and the recommendations.

We welcome the focus on diversion from the criminal justice system in the report such as its focus on out of court disposals and greater investment in rehabilitation programmes - suggestions we put forward in our submission.

Read our full response⬇️
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We continue to argue that there is no need to curtail the right to trial by jury in response to the recommendation made in Leveson's report on criminal courts published today.

This is from both a principle and practical position - juries represent society and are a fundamental part of our system.🧵

LAST CALL FOR Gray's Inn "GET TOGETHER" - 9 JULY, 6PM

Circuit members are invited to join Gray's Inn at the Bridge Bar tomorrow evening for a chance to chat with Gray's Inn members and fellow circuiteers.

Registration is free through the Gray's Inn members' login. All members can bring one guest.

📣 Considering applying for Silk? 📣

ICAW and King's Counsel Appointments present: Applying for Silk, 11/03 at Gray's Inn.

Panel discussion followed by a reception and networking. Open to all who are or thinking of applying for silk, including male applicants.

For tickets: lnkd.in/e-bkMUEK

Rebecca Tuck KC continues to lead the SEC Working Group, with a focus this year on the gender pay gap and associated issues. If you are interested in getting involved or knowing more, visit lnkd.in/ehpNe638.

As we celebrate, we must all look to our own chambers and workplaces and ask what are they doing to accelerate the progress of women.

Are they a signatory of @thebarcouncil.bsky.social Women in Law pledge?

Have they adopted the Women In Criminal Law pledges?

If not, why not?

Happy International Women's Day to all at The Bar!

This year's theme is #AccelerateAction. As our leader,
@cdkc.bsky.social, reflected in this month's update, "This strikes me as an excellent choice – both acknowledging how far we have come but also recognising that there is more to do".

Criminal Practitioners of the SEC - @thecriminalbar.bsky.social need you!

Complete their latest survey to provide the data that will form the foundation of their ongoing discussions with the government on funding, sustainability, and the future of the profession.

Survey: lnkd.in/eCZyuDeN

Applications for Keble now open - widely said to be the best advocacy course in the world.

For information on the format, costs, scholarships and how to apply, visit: southeastcircuit.org.uk/events/the-s...

📣Calling all pupils and students📣

The Kalisher Trust annual pre-loved clothing fair on Thursday 20 February at Gray's Inn. Donations welcome. For more information visit: www.graysinn.org.uk/events/kalis...

Join our Former Leader, @leonkazakos.bsky.social in supporting The Kalisher Trust.

Gender Pay Gap at The Bar - Part 1

This follows The Bar Council of England and Wales research which found in every call band and every area of practice, men’s median gross earnings are higher than women’s. The gap starts right at the beginning of their careers.

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Gender Pay Gap at The Bar - Part 1

Rebecca Tuck KC, SEC Chair of EDI, interviews Sarah Earl Old Square Chambers and Rachel Krys, on how chambers can collect data, analyse and share it with members to tack the gender pay gap across all areas of practice.

Watch the video here: shorturl.at/k8y1X

Save the date for the Annual South Eastern Circuit Dinner on 3 October 2025, at Lincoln's Inn.

For access to tickets, join The Circuit! southeastcircuit.org.uk/about-us/joi...

@southeastcircuit.bsky.social First message of the year

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