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- Mar 6, 202641 min
AI and the Bar: Opportunities, risks and the future of legal practice
In this episode, Lily Olliver talks to Saara Idelbi about the growing role of generative AI in the legal profession. They explore what tools like ChatGPT actually are, how they work and why they are becoming increasingly common in everyday legal tasks. Other topics covered include access to justice, the rise of litigants in person and how AI may shape the future of advocacy training. A fascinating look at the opportunities, risks and realities of AI in the legal world. Saara is a barrister specialising in Administrative Law and Human Rights at 39 Essex Chambers. As a Certified International Privacy Professional (CIPP/E), she also advises on data privacy, cybersecurity, AI ethics, and emerging tech regulations. Lily is part of the AGIS (Association of Gray's Inn Students) committee 2025-2026. She is a Gray's Inn Bar Course and Residential Scholar, living at Gray's Inn whilst completing the vocational component of Bar training.
- May 26, 202536 min
Breaking Cycles: StandOut and Prisoner Rehabilitation
In part two of this two-part series, Finnian, Ava and I are joined by Joe Tarbert: the Head of Programmes at a criminal justice charity known as Standout. Join us to continue the conversation about prisoner rehabilitation and the criminal justice system. If you would like to get involved with StandOut, you can sign up to volunteer at Volunteer — StandOut. You can also get in touch by sending any inquiries to: info@standout.org.uk
- May 26, 202537 min
Breaking Cycles: Vocalise and the Power of Prison Debate
In part one of this two-part series, tune in to hear about Vocalise: a student-led prison debating initiative that was founded in 2010 by two members of Gray's Inn. In this episode, I speak with two of the current co-directors, Ava Chowdhury-Turner and Finnean Robinson. Join us to learn about Vocalise through their reflections and experiences! If you are interested in getting involved with Vocalise, you can register your interest at https://www.graysinn.org.uk/education/students/career-development/vocalise/ You can also get in touch by sending any inquiries to: info@vocalise.org.uk
- Dec 3, 202433 min
Meet the AGIS Committee (Part 2 of 2)
Welcome to Raising the Bar! My name is Hafsa, and in this two-part series, I will introduce you to your representatives on the 2024-2025 AGIS committee. Join me in Part 2 as I speak to Molly, Thomas, Ewan and Tanya, and learn more about their experiences as Bar students. You will find out about how you can get involved with Gray’s Inn: from participating in moots to joining the AGIS Run Club. We also want to hear from you! Please get in touch through the AGIS social media or via email at agis@graysinn.org.uk.
- Nov 30, 202420 min
Meet the AGIS Committee (Part 1 of 2)
Welcome to Raising the Bar! My name is Hafsa, and in this two-part series, I will introduce you to your representatives on the 2024-2025 AGIS committee. Join me in Part 1 as I speak to Jennifer, Funmi, David and Kamilla, and learn more about their experiences as Bar students. You will find out about how you can get involved with Gray’s Inn: from writing for the AGIS Law Journal to an exciting partnership with Tutor the Nation. We also want to hear from you! Please get in touch through the AGIS social media or via email at agis@graysinn.org.uk.
- Jul 5, 202432 min
Thinking of changing careers and coming to the Bar?
Thinking of changing careers and coming to the Bar? This episode is a must-listen for anyone thinking of retraining as a barrister. In this episode, I speak with barrister Nicola Sully who has a common law practice, about her journey to the Bar as a career-changer. We discuss transferable skills, how to challenge assumptions, to articulate your motivation for changing careers and to demonstrate your professional compatibility with your target chambers. Listen in for tips on how to overcome limiting beliefs, recognise the opportunities that your previous career offers and tackle pupillage applications to achieve success at the Bar as a career changer.
- Apr 19, 202432 min
How to prepare your GDL Scholarship application
Applying for a GDL scholarship? Tommy, a GDL scholar, discusses how he approached his GDL interview and prepared to demonstrate his advocacy, drive and determination, problem solving skills and motivation to succeed to the panel.
- Feb 26, 202420 min
How to start your legal writing career
Interested in getting published? The Gray's Inn Student Law Journal is an ideal way for students to engage academically with the law, learn about legal writing and get published. It's an inclusive publication with support available for first-time legal commentators. In this episode, Nora speaks to Hazel Bannerman, editor of the Student Law Journal, to discuss how you can begin your legal writing career. Find out more on how you can contribute: Call for Papers - Student Law Journal - graysinn.org.uk
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