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Reviews of the first edition: This is an indispensable guide to anyone who might consider a career at the Bar...Kramer in his clever way weaves in facts, possibilities, alternatives, definitions and sub-definitions...The 10 little essays about the life of young practitioners are very polished. --David Wurtzel, Counsel, December 2007
...I endorse Adam Kramer's unique book for throwing open the doors of the Bar to current and future generations, and I hope that, by giving the confidence that can come only from being fully informed, it will bring readers to this most enjoyable, worthwhile, and rewarding of vocations. I only wish it had been available to me when I started in practice 35 years ago. --Stephen Hockman QC, Chairman of the Bar Council, From the foreword 2006
Bewigged is a well-written and enjoyable resource and should be useful to law students, aspiring law students and aspiring barristers in particular...it is a useful referral point for students interested in joining the barrister profession. Reference sections of any university library and careers services would do well to stock the book. Those of us who do not themselves aspire to a career in advocacy will enjoy the insightful account of the structure of the legal world and the training system for joining one of the oldest and most powerful professions in contemporary Britain. --Anna Zimdars, The Law Teacher 2009
...I endorse Adam Kramer's unique book for throwing open the doors of the Bar to current and future generations, and I hope that, by giving the confidence that can come only from being fully informed, it will bring readers to this most enjoyable, worthwhile, and rewarding of vocations. I only wish it had been available to me when I started in practice 35 years ago. --Stephen Hockman QC, Chairman of the Bar Council, From the foreword 2006
Bewigged is a well-written and enjoyable resource and should be useful to law students, aspiring law students and aspiring barristers in particular...it is a useful referral point for students interested in joining the barrister profession. Reference sections of any university library and careers services would do well to stock the book. Those of us who do not themselves aspire to a career in advocacy will enjoy the insightful account of the structure of the legal world and the training system for joining one of the oldest and most powerful professions in contemporary Britain. --Anna Zimdars, The Law Teacher 2009
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Misunderstandings and jargon prevent many from seriously considering a career as a barrister in the belief that such a career is not for them or that they are not for it. Others know that they might want to become barristers but not how to go about it, or just want to know more about this somewhat mysterious profession. This book (by a barrister who was formerly a university law lecturer) clearly but informally explains the traditions, terminology and institutions of the Bar, and what it is actually like to be a barrister. With this aim, several barristers practising in different fields describe in detail a typical week in their life. Advice is then given on how to be accepted into, fund and survive the various academic and other stages that precede qualification as a barrister, including work experience, Bar School, and pupillage (the barrister's apprenticeship). Space is also given to how to transfer to the Bar after another legal or non-legal career. This second edition is fully updated to take account of the changes to the Bar, training for it and the process of recruitment to it.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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If you are a law student at college/university or you simply want all the relevant information about becoming a barrister, then I'll suggest you pick up this book. I found this book very useful and it does explain all that you need to know about becoming a barrister. It gives information about practise areas, academic stages,the inns of court, the bar vocatinal course (BVC), pupillage,employment and much more. It also states real stories from different barristers about their typical working week.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Undoubtedly, there is much secrecy and legal jargon surrounding the legal profession. The author sets out to dispell certain myths, but still outlines the reality of this hugely competitive occupation. Most helpful are the links to websites, books and other resources, to get you started, not to mention 'Rumpole of the Bailey', to which i am now addicted. Kramer surely succeeds in bringing legal amateurs out of the dark, into the fascinating world of law, courts and even the dress code!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This book was very helpful and very informative. It allows you to understand all the ins and outs of the legal proffession as well as an indepth description of those workers affiliated with barristers at work. Must read for all those wanting to pursue this career or a carrer in law overall.
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Dan Freeth a first year law student at Plymouth University
I am a student at the University of Plymouth. Deciding whether to become a barrister or a solicitor is a bit of a decision and reading this book as really helped me to decide which... Read more
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A very useful guide.
This is a very useful guide to becoming a barrister. Covers all the areas one is likely to have questions about.
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