The Barrister

Author : The Secret Barrister
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-22
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781509841158

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The Secret Barrister by The Secret Barrister Pdf

An anonymous barrister offers a shocking, darkly comic and very moving journey through the legal system – and explains how it's failing all of us. The Sunday Times number one bestseller. Winner of the Books are My Bag Non-Fiction Award. Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year. Shortlisted for Specsavers Non-Fiction Book of the Year. You may not wish to think about it, but one day you or someone you love will almost certainly appear in a criminal courtroom. You might be a juror, a victim, a witness or – perhaps through no fault of your own – a defendant. Whatever your role, you’d expect a fair trial. I’m a barrister. I work in the criminal justice system, and every day I see how fairness is not guaranteed. Too often the system fails those it is meant to protect. The innocent are wronged and the guilty allowed to walk free. In The Secret Barrister: Stories of the Law and How It's Broken I want to share some stories from my daily life to show you how the system is broken, who broke it and why we should start caring before it’s too late. A Sunday Times top ten bestseller for twenty-four weeks. ‘Eye-opening, funny and horrifying’ – Observer ‘Everyone who has any interest in public life should read it’ – Daily Mail

Author : Sarah Langford
Publisher : Random House
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781473544734

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In Your Defence by Sarah Langford Pdf

'As thrilling as a detective novel.' The Times 'Powerful, moving and often captivating.' Financial Times 'A compelling read for anyone who cares about fairness, justice and humanity.' Observer The Sunday Times bestseller ___ Sarah Langford is a barrister. Her job is to stand in court representing the mad and the bad, the vulnerable, the heartbroken and the hopeful. She must become their voice. Sarah weaves their story around the black and white of the law and tell it to the courtroom. These stories may not make headlines but they will change the lives of ordinary people in extraordinary ways. They are stories which, but for a twist of luck, might have been yours. With remarkable candour, Sarah describes eleven cases which reveal what goes on in our criminal and family courts: these are tales of domestic fall out, everyday burglary, sexual indiscretion, and children caught up in the law. They are sometimes shocking and they are often heart-stopping. She examines how she feels as she defends the person standing in the dock. She also shows us how our attitudes and actions can shape not only the outcome of a case, but the legal system itself. ___ What readers are saying: ***** 'Absolutely fascinating . . . thought provoking, powerful and a compelling read.' ***** 'This book broke my heart at times but also contained humour and such poignant insights into the criminal justice system.' ***** 'Sarah writes incredibly well - she's informative while maintaining suspense and tension, and conveys so much emotion in her writing

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Canada
ISBN : UCAL:B3995945

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The Barrister by Anonim Pdf

Author : Thomas Ruggles
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1818
Category : Law
ISBN : OXFORD:590861822

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The Barrister: Or, Strictures on the Education Proper for the Bar by Thomas Ruggles Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1818
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0017710300

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The Barrister: or, Strictures on the education proper for the Bar, etc. By Thomas Ruggles by Anonim Pdf

Author : Todd M. Johnson
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781493431502

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The Barrister and the Letter of Marque by Todd M. Johnson Pdf

As a barrister in 1818 London, William Snopes has witnessed firsthand the danger of only the wealthy having their voices heard, and he's a strong advocate who defends the poorer classes against the powerful. That changes the day a struggling heiress, Lady Madeleine Jameson, arrives at his door. In a last-ditch effort to save her faltering estate, Lady Jameson invested in a merchant brig, the Padget. The ship was granted a rare privilege by the king's regent: a Letter of Marque authorizing the captain to seize the cargo of French traders operating illegally in the Indian Sea. Yet when the Padget returns to London, her crew is met by soldiers ready to take possession of their goods and arrest the captain for piracy. And the Letter--the sole proof his actions were legal--has mysteriously vanished. Moved by the lady's distress, intrigued by the Letter, and goaded by an opposing solicitor, Snopes takes the case. But as he delves deeper into the mystery, he learns that the forces arrayed against Lady Jameson, and now himself, are even more perilous than he'd imagined. "The Barrister and the Letter of Marque combines the intrigue of John Grisham, the vibrant world of Charles Dickens, and a mystery worthy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. . . . This richly historical and lively paced story has all the makings of a modern classic."--JOCELYN GREEN, Christy Award-winning author of Shadows of the White City "At once atmospheric and gripping, Johnson's latest is a luminous and refreshing new offering in inspirational historical fiction."--RACHEL MCMILLAN, author of The London Restoration and The Mozart Code "A fascinating glimpse into a Regency London readers seldom see."--ROSEANNA M. WHITE, bestselling author of Edwardian fiction

Author : Adam Kramer KC
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781847318077

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Bewigged and Bewildered? by Adam Kramer KC Pdf

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. Adam Kramer regularly provides updates to this book, which can be seen at: www.hartpub.co.uk/updates/bewigged-updates

Author : The Secret Barrister
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-03
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781529009965

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Fake Law by The Secret Barrister Pdf

THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A powerful polemic' Sunday Times 'A compelling, eye-opening read' Daily Express – Did an illegal immigrant avoid deportation because he had a cat? – Is the law on the side of the burglar who enters your home? – Are unelected judges ‘enemies of the people’? Most of us think the law is only relevant to criminals, if we even think of it at all. But the law touches every area of our lives: from intimate family matters to the biggest issues in our society. Our unfamiliarity is dangerous because it makes us vulnerable to media spin, political lies and the kind of misinformation that frequently comes from loud-mouthed amateurs and those with vested interests. This 'fake law' allows the powerful and the ignorant to corrupt justice without our knowledge – worse, we risk letting them make us complicit. Thankfully, the Secret Barrister is back to reveal the stupidity, malice and incompetence behind many of the biggest legal stories of recent years. In Fake Law, the Secret Barrister debunks the lies and builds a defence against the abuse of our law, our rights and our democracy that is as entertaining as it is vital.

Author : Clarissa Rayward
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02
Category : Happiness
ISBN : 0994202520

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Happy Lawyer Happy Life by Clarissa Rayward Pdf

Can lawyers really be happy? Research the world over is showing us that lawyers are unhappy in very large numbers. Here in Australia, current research suggests that one in three lawyers will experience depression at some stage during their careers. For anyone practising in law or considering it in their future, this statistic is both overwhelming and so very sad. Happy Lawyer, Happy Life is the book for people on the law path who want to live the happiest life they can, at the same time enjoying all that brought them to their law career in the first place. Written by Australian lawyer Clarissa Rayward, Happy Lawyer, Happy Life will give you the tools you need to make the best of your career in the law and, perhaps more importantly, find happiness in your life. Clarissa's own experience of managing unhappiness in her career is combined with the knowledge and wisdom of many other happy lawyers to create this practical guide - a must-read for anyone considering or navigating a career in the law.

Author : Alexandra Wilson
Publisher : Endeavour
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1913068315

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In Black and White by Alexandra Wilson Pdf

'A compelling and courageous memoir forcing the legal profession to confront uncomfortable truths about race and class. Alexandra Wilson is a bold and vital voice. This is a book that urgently needs to be read by everyone inside, and outside, the justice system.' THE SECRET BARRISTER 'A riveting book in the best tradition of courtroom dramas but from the fresh perspective of a young female mixed-race barrister. That Alexandra is "often" mistaken for the defendant shows how important her presence at the bar really is.' MATT RUDD, THE SUNDAY TIMES MAGAZINEAlexandra Wilson was a teenager when her dear family friend Ayo was stabbed on his way home from football. Ayo's death changed Alexandra. She felt compelled to enter the legal profession in search of answers. As a junior criminal and family law barrister, Alexandra finds herself navigating a world and a set of rules designed by a privileged few. A world in which fellow barristers sigh with relief when a racist judge retires: 'I've got a black kid today and he would have had no hope'. In her debut book, In Black and White, Alexandra re-creates the tense courtroom scenes, the heart-breaking meetings with teenage clients, and the moments of frustration and triumph that make up a young barrister's life. Alexandra shows us how it feels to defend someone

Author : David Ricardo Williams
Publisher : Published for the The Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History by University of Toronto Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015037854976

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Just Lawyers by David Ricardo Williams Pdf

"In this collection of biographical essays David Ricardo Williams portrays the careers and personalities of seven eminent men whose contributions to the legal fabric of the country have been immeasurable. Farris, who was capable of flamboyance but never relied on it, did criminal work until the end of his career and was for a time attorney general of British Columbia. Lafleur, when insulted by a judge, could walk out quietly from the courtroom in the middle of a case only to have the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada come to his hotel room and persuade him to continue his argument. Tilley, who knew more law in more areas than anyone else in his time, was a director of several major Canadian corporations, among them the Canadian Pacific Railway. Geoffrion, a fast-talking man, was known for his lighthearted badinage with judges and for his business acumen. Born a few months before Confederation, Pitblado was acknowledged nationwide as an expert in the highly complex - and for lawyers, lucrative - field of freight rates. Covert was one of the most influential lawyers in the Atlantic region and a pioneer as a labour lawyer. Henderson was a master of intellectual property law and was dedicated to community service." "Based on extensive research, and written for the general reader, these portraits demonstrate the importance, especially in the first half of this century, of the role of the Privy Council as the court of last resort for Canada. They emphasize the dominant role played in the profession by the barrister as opposed to the solicitor, and they illustrate the value system and attitudes of a generation of lawyers who regarded the law as a profession rather than a business."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Alex Churchill
Publisher : eBook Partnership
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781913062491

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Night Lawyer by Alex Churchill Pdf

Sophie Angel is the night lawyer. Once a week, she's the one who decides what the papers can and can't say. During the day, she's a barrister. She struggles for justice in a system that's close to collapse, where she confronts the most dangerous aspects of humanity. Her life changes when a wealthy Russian offers her the biggest case of her career, a rape trial with a seemingly innocent client. But is someone manipulating Sophie from the shadows? And is it someone from her childhood in Soviet Russia or is the danger much closer to home? With her marriage under strain and haunted by nightmares from the past, Sophie must find the answer to these questions before it's too late. This is a story about betrayal, trust, guilt and innocence, played out from the courtrooms of London to the darkest corners of Soviet era Moscow.

Author : William Lockey Harle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1851
Category : Lawyers
ISBN : BL:A0017653759

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An Argument on the Inutility of the Distinction Between Barrister and Attorney, Addressed to the Lord Chancellor by William Lockey Harle Pdf

Author : Julie MacFarlane
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2008-05-20
Category : Law
ISBN : 0774858192

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The New Lawyer by Julie MacFarlane Pdf

Today's justice system and the legal profession have rendered the "lawyer-warrior" notion outdated, shifting toward conflict resolution rather than protracted litigation. The new lawyer's skills go beyond court battles to encompass negotiation, mediation, collaborative practice, and restorative justice. In The New Lawyer, Julie Macfarlane explores the evolving role of practitioners, articulating legal and ethical complexities in a variety of contexts. The result is a thought-provoking exploration of the increasing impact of alternative strategies on the lawyer-client relationship, as well as on the legal system itself.

Author : Allan C. Hutchinson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-30
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781139495271

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Is Eating People Wrong? by Allan C. Hutchinson Pdf

Great cases are those judicial decisions around which the common law develops. This book explores eight exemplary cases from the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia that show the law as a living, breathing and down-the-street experience. It explores the social circumstances in which the cases arose and the ordinary people whose stories influenced and shaped the law as well as the characters and institutions (lawyers, judges and courts) that did much of the heavy lifting. By examining the consequences and fallout of these decisions, the book depicts the common law as an experimental, dynamic, messy, productive, tantalizing and bottom-up process, thereby revealing the diverse and uncoordinated attempts by the courts to adapt the law to changing conditions and shifting demands. Great cases are one way to glimpse the workings of the common law as an untidy but stimulating exercise in human judgment and social accomplishment.