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A new book, co authored by Emma Price and Emma-Louise Fenelon, will be published on 26th February by Bloomsbury Professional and is already available to pre-order: 'Baby at the Bar: Navigating life as a barrister after becoming a parent': Baby at the Bar: Navigating life as a barrister after becoming a parent: Emma Price: Bloomsbury Professional - Bloomsbury Professional.
The book provides comprehensive guidance for barristers at the self-employed Bar embarking on the parenting journey, or already on it, addressing not only the immediate considerations, such as taking and returning from maternity/parental leave, but also the years and evolving challenges which follow. The authors build on the collective wisdom of over 250 barristers, women and men, from across all areas of law and levels of call, who shared their insight, advice and strategies in response to the authors' research survey. The book rectifies a previous absence of such information.
In addition to being a source of reassurance and guidance for those seeking it, the book highlights how the profession could help. It encourages more supportive practices in chambers, amongst colleagues, opponents and the judiciary, by sharing what works, what can be improved, and what needs to end. The result is an unvarnished account of the challenges facing those at the self-employed Bar with parenting responsibilities, designed to encourage open and honest discussion about where the solutions lie.
Find out more at babyatthebar.co.uk
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Her Bar gives the following 3 pieces of advice when networking at the Bar...
1. Do your research before attending the event. Have a look at the attendee list and make a note of 2-3 people you’d like to speak to at a given event. Have a look at their websites/ profiles and think of some questions to ask.
2. Remember FORD when thinking of topics to discuss: Family, Occupation, Recreational and Dreams
3. Remember to follow up on connections made. Send a LinkedIn invite or a follow-up email to arrange a meeting after the initial event
