Atalanta Goulandris (City University of London, UK)
What is it like working as a barrister in the 21st century? The independent Bar has transformed in the last 30 years into a commercialised, enterprising profession. Based on interviews with and observation of barristers and chambers’ staff, this book identifies key changes that have taken place at the Bar and how these are reshaping and reformulating barristers’ professionalism and working culture. This is the first empirical overview of the depth, scope and effects of multiple reforms that have been imposed on the profession. It explores how this once unified profession has fragmented,...
What is it like working as a barrister in the 21st century? The independent Bar has transformed in the last 30 years into a commercialised, enterprisi...
