Bar Society Aberdeen

10/04/2023

Here is the link to join our AGM on the 12th at 15:00!

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODFiM2M4MjctYTI5Zi00ZDc3LWIyNTQtZmI2NGNkZWY1NWE4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%228c2b19ad-5f9c-49d4-9077-3ec3cfc52b3f%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22c962590a-9286-48f6-803c-8c80ad5d7df0%22%7d

Bar Society’s AGM will be held online on the 12th of April! If you’re interested in joining our committee, please prepare a short speech on why you’re interested in that role, and why you’re a good fit for it.

Keep an eye out for our posts about the roles - coming tomorrow!

29/03/2023

With our AGM just around the corner on the 12th of April, here are some short descriptions for each committee position available.

Please register your interest for the position you would like by emailing us at [email protected]

Don’t forget to come to the AGM and have a speech prepared if you wish to apply!

28/03/2023

Bar Society’s AGM will be held online on the 12th of April! If you’re interested in joining our committee, please prepare a short speech on why you’re interested in that role, and why you’re a good fit for it.

Keep an eye out for our posts about the roles - coming tomorrow!

20/03/2023

Episode 4 of our After Aberdeen miniseries is now available. Jakub is joined by Lady Dorrian, Lord Justice Clerk of Scotland. Lady Dorrian, who is a University of Aberdeen Alumni, talks about her journey to the bar and provides insights into her career. We also discuss criminal law and the future of the legal system.

Available here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KcjEJL2rdVnTHm8p0ATgk

20/03/2023

Here are some photos from our recent trip to Inner Temple for the Dinner to the Universities.

Members of the committee and society had the opportunity to network and look around Inner Temple!

10/03/2023

Episode three of our After Aberdeen miniseries is out today!

Melina, Annie and Emily are joined by Karen Reid. A barrister at 36 Group, Karen is an alumni of the University of Aberdeen. She studied History and International Relations, providing insight into her non-law path to the bar. Karen will also talk about her work as a human rights barrister, about her achievements and will provide useful tips to students.

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KcjEJL2rdVnTHm8p0ATgk

03/02/2023

On our trip to Gray’s Inn, we had the amazing opportunity to meet Lady Hale!

03/02/2023

Here are some photographs from our recent trip to Gray’s Inn, where we enjoyed a fantastic lunch and informative tour!

22/01/2023

We are pleased to announce our sponsors for the 2022/23 session!

Thank you to:
Middle Temple
Matrix Chambers
The Faculty of Advocates
Optimum Advocates
Brick Court Chambers
Compass Chambers

22/01/2023

Here are some photographs from our recent trip to Middle Temple and the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, we had a great time!

21/12/2022

We are delighted to announce another exciting trip to London. Join us at the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn for a lunch followed by a tour, plus an opportunity to meet our surprise guest!

The travel expenses in London will be covered by the society; however, travel TO London is expected to be paid for by attendees themselves.

Please register your interest for the trip by the end of this week: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grays-inn-lunch-tickets-490793294957

19/12/2022

We have an upcoming trip to Middle Temple in London arranged for January!

There will be an opportunity to network with barristers at this event so make sure you don’t miss out. The lunch and travel expenses in London will be paid for by the society.

Register your interest for the trip by the end of this week: https://forms.gle/rDMYv89pa32QKZNLA