The Future Barrister Podcast Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:17:34 -0500 https://thefuturebarristerpodcast.buzzsprout.com en-gb © 2026 The Future Barrister Podcast yes d7c4c4d9-2520-568b-9bc9-e276ea548499 Neive Augustin episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Neive Augustin https://storage.buzzsprout.com/t092z5earjyn0nk0hn04pnwq77tu?.jpg The Future Barrister Podcast Part Two: Advocacy, How to become a County Court Advocate Part Two: Advocacy, How to become a County Court Advocate Enjoy this conversation with an experienced advocate. In Part two of the series, we learn about how to become a County Court Advocate. Martyn Ashley Taylor is the managing director of Ashley Taylors Legal, who have an experienced advocacy team who attend all County Courts in England and Wales on all matters that are heard before a District Judge in Chambers.

]]> Enjoy this conversation with an experienced advocate. In Part two of the series, we learn about how to become a County Court Advocate. Martyn Ashley Taylor is the managing director of Ashley Taylors Legal, who have an experienced advocacy team who attend all County Courts in England and Wales on all matters that are heard before a District Judge in Chambers.

]]> Neive Augustin Buzzsprout-12374252 Sat, 04 Mar 2023 18:00:00 -0500 821 full false Part One: Advocacy, A Conversation with an Expert Part One: Advocacy, A Conversation with an Expert Enjoy this conversation with an experienced advocate. Martyn Ashley Taylor is the managing director of Ashley Taylors Legal, who have an experienced advocacy team who attend all County Courts in England and Wales on all matters that are heard before a District Judge in Chambers. In part one of this two-part series, he answers the question, "what is advocacy" and all things related.

]]> Enjoy this conversation with an experienced advocate. Martyn Ashley Taylor is the managing director of Ashley Taylors Legal, who have an experienced advocacy team who attend all County Courts in England and Wales on all matters that are heard before a District Judge in Chambers. In part one of this two-part series, he answers the question, "what is advocacy" and all things related.

]]> Neive Augustin Buzzsprout-12374239 Sat, 04 Mar 2023 18:00:00 -0500 817 full false A Conversation with Marcellina Jouavel: Obtaining high grades on the Bar Course as an international student. A Conversation with Marcellina Jouavel: Obtaining high grades on the Bar Course as an international student. In 2022, I sat with Marcellina to speak about her journey to the Bar. She is a dual qualified lawyer, having been called to Bar in England and Wales, and the Bar in Saint Lucia. She is a practising attorney and we had the best giggles as we delved into how she was able to achieve a 'Very Competent' Grade [High Grade!]. 

She describes her Law journey so far as Turbulent, Favoured, Rewarding.

]]> In 2022, I sat with Marcellina to speak about her journey to the Bar. She is a dual qualified lawyer, having been called to Bar in England and Wales, and the Bar in Saint Lucia. She is a practising attorney and we had the best giggles as we delved into how she was able to achieve a 'Very Competent' Grade [High Grade!]. 

She describes her Law journey so far as Turbulent, Favoured, Rewarding.

]]> https://alignthebar.co/ Marcellina Jouavel Buzzsprout-12040211 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 20:00:00 -0500 2734 barrister, lawyer, solicitor, LLB, GDL, Bar Course, Graduation, UK Law, UK student, Law student 3 1 full false How-to conduct cross-examination on the UK bar course How-to conduct cross-examination on the UK bar course This video is going to be focusing on cross-examination. Cross-examination is a common advocacy exercise that students will be expected to perform on the bar course, and it's likely going to be found on the Criminal Litigation module or a separate "Skills" module.

This video will explain what cross-examination is, the reason that we have it during a trial and how to successfully conduct a cross-examination during your training as a barrister.

]]> This video is going to be focusing on cross-examination. Cross-examination is a common advocacy exercise that students will be expected to perform on the bar course, and it's likely going to be found on the Criminal Litigation module or a separate "Skills" module.

This video will explain what cross-examination is, the reason that we have it during a trial and how to successfully conduct a cross-examination during your training as a barrister.

]]> Neive Augustin Buzzsprout-10519615 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400 374 2 4 full false How-To conduct an examination-in-chief on the UK Bar Course How-To conduct an examination-in-chief on the UK Bar Course This video focuses on examination-in-chief (XIC). Examination-in-chief is a common advocacy exercise that students will be expected to perform on the bar course, and it's likely going to be found on the Criminal Litigation module or a separate "Skills" module.

This video will explain what examination-in-chief is, the reason that we have it during a trial and how to successfully conduct an examination-in-chief during your training as a barrister.

]]> This video focuses on examination-in-chief (XIC). Examination-in-chief is a common advocacy exercise that students will be expected to perform on the bar course, and it's likely going to be found on the Criminal Litigation module or a separate "Skills" module.

This video will explain what examination-in-chief is, the reason that we have it during a trial and how to successfully conduct an examination-in-chief during your training as a barrister.

]]> Neive Augustin Buzzsprout-10519603 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400 422 2 3 full false 0:03 / 12:33 How to make an application to Strike Out a Defence and request Summary Judgment 0:03 / 12:33 How to make an application to Strike Out a Defence and request Summary Judgment This video focuses on how to make an application to strike out a Defence and ask the court to grant Summary Judgment.

These are common advocacy exercises that students will be expected to perform on the bar course, and it's likely going to be found on the Civil Litigation module or a separate "Skills" module. This video demonstrates how to successfully make these applications during your training as a barrister.

•Strike out and/or summary judgment: these applications will require you to identify on which grounds a court may strike out a statement of case or grant summary judgment. You will then apply this to the client’s case.
THIS PERFORMANCE IS MERELY AN INDICATION OF HOW AN APPLICATION MAY BE PERFORMED. The recording has been made without the entire bundle of documents, and based solely on the contents of the skeleton argument. Students should bare this in mind not to rely on certain factual details in the recording, when doing strike out or summary judgment applications in the future.

]]> This video focuses on how to make an application to strike out a Defence and ask the court to grant Summary Judgment.

These are common advocacy exercises that students will be expected to perform on the bar course, and it's likely going to be found on the Civil Litigation module or a separate "Skills" module. This video demonstrates how to successfully make these applications during your training as a barrister.

•Strike out and/or summary judgment: these applications will require you to identify on which grounds a court may strike out a statement of case or grant summary judgment. You will then apply this to the client’s case.
THIS PERFORMANCE IS MERELY AN INDICATION OF HOW AN APPLICATION MAY BE PERFORMED. The recording has been made without the entire bundle of documents, and based solely on the contents of the skeleton argument. Students should bare this in mind not to rely on certain factual details in the recording, when doing strike out or summary judgment applications in the future.

]]> Neive Augustin Buzzsprout-10502081 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:00:00 -0400 753 2 2 full false 3 Top Tips for writing essays 3 Top Tips for writing essays Welcome to the future barrister podcast, I am your host Neive.

Did you know that we have a number of essay competitions listed on our website at alignthebar.co right now? We update our calendar in real-time so remember to return daily for updates.

On this episode, I share 3 helpful tips for writing essays:

  • Understanding the question;
  • Conducting quality legal research; and
  • Creating an outline before you write.

You can book one-to-one tutorial sessions by sending us an email at info@alignthebar.co.


]]> Welcome to the future barrister podcast, I am your host Neive.

Did you know that we have a number of essay competitions listed on our website at alignthebar.co right now? We update our calendar in real-time so remember to return daily for updates.

On this episode, I share 3 helpful tips for writing essays:

  • Understanding the question;
  • Conducting quality legal research; and
  • Creating an outline before you write.

You can book one-to-one tutorial sessions by sending us an email at info@alignthebar.co.


]]> Neive Augustin Buzzsprout-10207498 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:00:00 -0500 560 2 1 full false Part Two How to secure pupillage while studying on the bar course Part Two How to secure pupillage while studying on the bar course In Part Two of this two part series, we spoke to Karolina Zielinska about her journey to the bar of England and Wales. She secured pupillage while studying on the bar course and shares some of the things she did to get her there! Be sure to check out Part One!

]]> In Part Two of this two part series, we spoke to Karolina Zielinska about her journey to the bar of England and Wales. She secured pupillage while studying on the bar course and shares some of the things she did to get her there! Be sure to check out Part One!

]]> https://www.alignthebar.co Neive Augustin/Karoline Zielinska Buzzsprout-9489418 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2036 law, law student, bptc, bar course, bar school, llb, gdl, uk law, barrister 1 6 full false Part One How to secure pupillage while studying on the bar course Part One How to secure pupillage while studying on the bar course In Part One of this two part series, we spoke to Karolina Zielinska about her journey to the bar of England and Wales. She secured pupillage while studying on the bar course and shares some of the things she did to get her there! Look out for Part Two!

]]> In Part One of this two part series, we spoke to Karolina Zielinska about her journey to the bar of England and Wales. She secured pupillage while studying on the bar course and shares some of the things she did to get her there! Look out for Part Two!

]]> https://www.alignthebar.co Neive Augustin/Karolina Zielinska Buzzsprout-9489383 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1981 law, law student, barrister, pupillage, bar course, bar school, llb, gdl, bptc, uk law 1 5 full false Marshalling: How Can A Law Student Get Involved With Shadowing A Judge? Marshalling: How Can A Law Student Get Involved With Shadowing A Judge? Marshalling: Why (& How-to) is it important for a law student to shadow a judge?

In Episode 4 of The Future Barrister Podcast we look at how law students and future barristers can get involved in shadowing a judge, otherwise known as marshalling.

Podcast is also available on our YouTube: https://youtu.be/UjkGiYYTZAE.

]]> Marshalling: Why (& How-to) is it important for a law student to shadow a judge?

In Episode 4 of The Future Barrister Podcast we look at how law students and future barristers can get involved in shadowing a judge, otherwise known as marshalling.

Podcast is also available on our YouTube: https://youtu.be/UjkGiYYTZAE.

]]> Buzzsprout-9420609 Sat, 23 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -0400 989 1 4 full false Mooting: 5 reasons (& How-to) Every Law Student & Future Barrister Should Moot Mooting: 5 reasons (& How-to) Every Law Student & Future Barrister Should Moot In episode 3 of The Future Barrister Podcast we explore mooting and 5 reasons every law student should moot.
1. Advocacy
2. Prizes and Awards
3. Barrister or Solicitor?
4. The Law Itself
5. Personal and Professional development

]]> In episode 3 of The Future Barrister Podcast we explore mooting and 5 reasons every law student should moot.
1. Advocacy
2. Prizes and Awards
3. Barrister or Solicitor?
4. The Law Itself
5. Personal and Professional development

]]> Neive Augustin Buzzsprout-9418011 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:00:00 -0400 1170 1 3 full false How I Got (To Get) A Gray's Inn Bar Course Scholarship How I Got (To Get) A Gray's Inn Bar Course Scholarship I share my actual answers from my application for a Gray's Inn Bar Course Scholarship. I was awarded the Frank Quickfall Award in  2018. Some of the questions on the current form are different but I have chosen 3 comparable ones to discuss.
Please visit the website for each Inn and read the terms and conditions:
Gray's Inn- https://www.graysinn.org.uk/scholarships/how-apply

Lincoln's Inn- https://www.lincolnsinn.org.uk/scholarships-prizes/bar-professional-training-course/

Middle Temple- https://www.middletemple.org.uk/education-and-training/scholarships-and-prizes/bptc-and-gdl-scholarships

Inner Temple- https://www.innertemple.org.uk/becoming-a-barrister/scholarships/barcourseawards/

Our YouTube Channel is Alignthebar
Our website is https://www.alignthebar.co
This is not legal advice.

]]> I share my actual answers from my application for a Gray's Inn Bar Course Scholarship. I was awarded the Frank Quickfall Award in  2018. Some of the questions on the current form are different but I have chosen 3 comparable ones to discuss.
Please visit the website for each Inn and read the terms and conditions:
Gray's Inn- https://www.graysinn.org.uk/scholarships/how-apply

Lincoln's Inn- https://www.lincolnsinn.org.uk/scholarships-prizes/bar-professional-training-course/

Middle Temple- https://www.middletemple.org.uk/education-and-training/scholarships-and-prizes/bptc-and-gdl-scholarships

Inner Temple- https://www.innertemple.org.uk/becoming-a-barrister/scholarships/barcourseawards/

Our YouTube Channel is Alignthebar
Our website is https://www.alignthebar.co
This is not legal advice.

]]> Buzzsprout-9259056 Sun, 26 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0400 1812 1 2 full false The Future Barrister Podcast Episode 1 The Future Barrister Podcast Episode 1 Welcome to the first episode of The Future Barrister Podcast. We are building a community  of support for future barristers by sharing real stories of what the journey to the bar look like. We will explore the lessons learnt through these experiences. We will talk about the good, the bad and the ugly.
This first episode focuses on a new business called Align which is tailored to future/aspiring barristers and how they gain work experience.

]]> Welcome to the first episode of The Future Barrister Podcast. We are building a community  of support for future barristers by sharing real stories of what the journey to the bar look like. We will explore the lessons learnt through these experiences. We will talk about the good, the bad and the ugly.
This first episode focuses on a new business called Align which is tailored to future/aspiring barristers and how they gain work experience.

]]> https://thefuturebarristerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Neive Augustin Buzzsprout-9182259 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400 458 barristers, barrister, future, work experience, lawyer, uk lawyer, student, law student, law firm, chambers, legal technology, entrepreneur, start up, bar course, law school, inns of court, pupillage 1 1 full false