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Human rights law: area of practice (barristers)
Barristers practising human rights law work on headline-grabbing cases about the fundamental freedoms citizens request of their state.
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Environmental law: area of practice (barristers)
Environmental law at the Bar is centred on court appearances, and advocacy in the European Courts of Justice isn't uncommon, says James from Landmark Chambers.
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Personal injury and clinical negligence law: area of practice (barristers)
Be prepared for regular court visits, advisory work, and complicated medical and factual cases, explains Tamar Burton from Cloisters.
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Admiralty and shipping law: area of practice (barristers)
Dispute resolution and contracts feature heavily in this competitive area of practice, explains James Hatt from 4 Pump Court
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Family law: area of practice (barristers)
Family law is intellectually challenging but with a people side, says Amy Kisser from QEB.
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Planning law: area of practice (barristers)
Planning barristers work as a team to decide the future of tangible changes to the national landscape, explains Andrew Parkinson from Landmark Chambers.
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Chancery law: area of practice (barristers)
From commercial disputes to dead body rights, chancery law provides a mix of complex legal and factual scenarios.
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European & competition law: area of practice (barristers)
Barristers practising EU & competition law blend law and economics to resolve disputes.
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General common law: area of practice (barristers)
Barristers work across a wide range of areas of law but tend to specialise in one or two, says Katherine Dunseath from 3PB.
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Professional negligence law: area of practice (barristers)
Professional negligence barristers investigate claims made against professionals or professional organisations, explains Tamara Oppenheimer from Fountain Court.
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Commercial fraud law: area of practice (barristers)
Commercial fraud cases are hard fought and have a strong element of human interest, says James from 4 Pump Court.
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Banking and finance: area of practice (barristers)
Barristers work on the cases you see in the finance headlines, for clients based anywhere in the world, explains Matthew Parker from 3 Verulam Buildings.
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Insolvency law: area of practice (barristers)
Insolvency barristers analyse different areas of law and get the best outcome for clients, explains Donald Lilly from 4 Stone Buildings.
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Property law: area of practice (barristers)
There is a lot of research involved in this legally challenging area, explains Laura Tweedy from Hardwicke.
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Commercial law: area of practice (barristers)
Complex legal issues provide intellectual challenge for those who seek it in commercial law, says Charlotte Davies from Littleton Chambers.
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Energy: area of practice (barristers)
Energy barristers litigate and arbitrate in a sector that drives the economy, explains Adam Constable QC from Keating Chambers
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Intellectual property law: area of practice (barristers)
Intellectual property is a fast-moving area with strong connections to EU law, explains Guy Hollingworth of One Essex Court.
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Public law: area of practice (barristers)
Barristers in this field interact with a variety of different areas of law and need good oral advocacy skills, explains Samantha Leek QC from 5 Essex Court.
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Company law: area of practice (barristers)
Company law often involves high profile cases, says Rosanna Foskett from Maitland Chambers.
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Construction law: area of practice (barristers)
This is an area of commercial law that requires a sharp mind, analytical ability and a focus on the contract.
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Arbitration: area of practice (barristers)
Alexander Milner from Fountain Court explains how private advocacy and dispute resolution can take place away from courtrooms and judges.
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International trade law: area of practice (barristers)
A career as in international trade law barrister will introduce you to multilingual polymaths and disputes over all kinds of goods, says Siobán from 7 King's Bench Walk.
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Sports law: area of practice (barristers)
A career as a barrister working in sports law could involve dealing with doping bans, sponsorship, transfers or injuries, explains Richard from 1 Crown Office Row.
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Tax law: area of practice (barristers)
Tax is an area of law known for its legal complexity, explains Laurent Sykes QC from Gray's Inn Tax Chambers.
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Criminal law: area of practice (barristers)
A challenging area to get started in, but it offers a wide range of opportunities for advocacy, explains Stephen Page from Goldsmith Chambers.
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Insurance & reinsurance: area of practice (barristers)
Insurance barristers advise insurers and policyholders on claims and advocate in court or arbitration, says Jonathan Hough QC of 4 New Square.
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Local government law: area of practice (barristers)
A career as a local government law barrister will entail advising and representing local authorities, explains Elisabeth from 11KBW.
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Information law: area of practice (barristers)
Freedom of information and data privacy require analytical thinkers and excellent communicators, says Rupert Paines from 11KBW.
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Employment law: area of practice (barristers)
Barristers act for employees or employers on issues, explains Caroline Musgrave from Cloisters.
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Media law: area of practice (barristers)
Media law clients can include musicians, songwriters, newspapers and broadcasters, says Mark from Blackstone Chambers.
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