Congratulations to Kristina Hopper, who is now an accredited arbitrator in children law matters 2drj.com/kristina-hoppe…

When one door closes, another opens. Don’t despair if you missed the deadline for our mini pupillage applications. Our next round closes on 1 September 2023. For more information see our mini pupillage page. 2drj.com/about/join-us/…

We will again be joining the London #legalwalk on 13 June to raise funds for London Legal Support Trust to enable them to continue supporting over 100 organisations to provide free specialist legal advice. You can donate here: londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/2-dr-johnso…

The #pupillage application process is over for another year. If you were not lucky enough to secure pupillage, use this time to reflect. Many barristers were not successful on their first, second, or even third attempt. An old post, but still worth a read: tinyurl.com/3yw24ewk

The sun is shining and it is #legalwalk day! You can still donate here: londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/2-dr-johnso…

A beautiful evening and proud to play our part in the #LondonLegalWalk

And we are off! 3rd FLBA Scholarship programme for those wishing to practise at the Family Bar opens today. Our fund is aimed at increasing opportunity and promoting social mobility, equality and diversity by assisting financially those who... (1/2)

D v T [2023] EWFC 97 (9 June 2023): Hearing of ex parte application for non-molestation order by 14 year-old against 15 year-old. Full report: caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/2023/97

Parents, Beware advice about Freemen on the land/Common law. It will not help your case. Seriously. Whoever is advising you is exploiting you. Cases like this are increasingly common. They never end well. Get legal advice from an actual lawyer. Please. bailii.org/ew/cases/EWFC/…

I again had reason to use CrimeLine to assist late yesterday and received a clear and concise answer first thing this morning. I genuinely don’t understand why any criminal practitioner wouldn’t subscribe to this service.

I return to "X" after some time in order to remind pupillage-hunters The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn of the brilliant Pupillage Foundation Course for which applications are now open. Closing date is 31.8.23 5pm. It's free, but priceless. lincolnsinn.org.uk/student-member… #pupillage #gateway #mentor #PFS

Join Aspiring Barristers for its next seminar; Career Changers at the Bar! Tuesday 5th September from 5:30-7:00pm, join 2DRJ Stacey Lee Holland as a panellist to learn more about her non-conventional route into a career at the Bar 2drj.com/aspiring-barri…

We're pleased to post this Q and A with our own Daniel Bunting, author of Immigration Offences. Bloomsbury Professional Law Dan Bunting bloomsburyprofessional.com/uk/discover/ar…

Our very own Dan Bunting has participated in a Bloomsbury Publishing Q&A session focusing on immigration law - it's an insightful read. bloomsburyprofessional.com/uk/discover/ar…

Another great article as written by Nancy Lea 2drj's John Mayberry in [email protected] on dual nationality and early marriage - a great read. newlawjournal.co.uk/content/dual-n…

Our very own Dr Samrat Sengupta shares with us his route to the Bar 2drj.com/from-medicine-… Samrat Sengupta

Thinking of non-court resolution to sort out your finances after divorce? Think about a Private FDR. Have a read of this article to understand the advantages and how we at 2DRJ can help. 2drj.com/advantages-of-…

Part 2: A Review of Hate Crime Laws in the Wake of Brianna Ghey’s Murder. This two-part article by oliviachessell considers the sentencing remarks of Justice Yip in the recent conviction of 2 teenagers for the murder of Brianna Ghey, a young trans girl. 2drj.com/part-2-a-revie…

The recent trial and conviction of two teenagers for the murder of Brianna Ghey, a young transgender girl, sent shockwaves around the country. Read the first of a two part document here. 2drj.com/part-1-a-revie…

2DRJ & Akeem of Universe Solicitors went ‘behind the scenes’ at Arsenal on a Legends Tour with the inspiring Perry Groves at the Emirates Stadium. The event provided the perfect opportunity to do what they all loved doing the most – being Gooners!