In this episode, we explore what it’s really like to move between the self-employed and employed Bar. Two barristers - one who went from self-employed to employed and back again, and another who transitioned into an employed role - share their experiences and motivations.

We discuss why barristers choose to make these shifts, the value of diversifying your skills, and the practical differences in how your practice operates. The conversation also touches on confidence; how it can be affected by change and how to rebuild it.

A candid and insightful look at navigating career transitions at the Bar, with helpful reflections on what to gain and what to watch out for.

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Advocacy unpacked: Developing your skills at the Bar

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ABOUT YOUR HOST

Simon Regis CBE is a Deputy Director at the Government Legal Department (GLD) leading a team advising on Higher Education at the Department for Education. He is a Master of the Bench at the Inner Temple focusing on the Employed Bar, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), education and training. He is also an elected member of the Bar Council and Chair of the Employed Bar Committee for 2026.

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Karen Taylor, Head of Teaching & Learning, The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, education@innertemple.org.uk

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This episode pairs judicial insight with practical support for practitioners returning to, or moving within, the profession. The Senior President of Tribunals reflects on what makes written submissions truly effective, the pitfalls he sees, and how his view of good written advocacy has evolved on the bench. We’re also joined by the Inner Temple Librarian, who explains how the Library helps members refresh skills, navigate new areas of law, and work with confidence.

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Advocacy unpacked: Developing your skills at the Bar

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ABOUT YOUR HOST

Bibi Badejo is a family practitioner who appears in cases covering a wide range of challenging and sensitive matters, including non-accidental injuries, fabricated or induced illness, and sexual and physical abuse. Bibi is also a recognised leader in advocacy training nationally and internationally. She is an accredited advocacy trainer at the Inner Temple (teacher trainer level); has trained trial lawyers from over 20 countries as founder of The Advocacy Coach; and has her own internationally acclaimed podcast, The Advocacy Podcast.

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Karen Taylor, Head of Teaching & Learning, The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, education@innertemple.org.uk

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In this episode, we hear about the experience of both taking an unplanned break from the Bar and moving Chambers, and the loss of confidence in oral advocacy that can follow. We explore what it feels like to return after time away, the practical steps that can help rebuild advocacy skills, and the value of seeking structured support. We also learn about the advocacy training available for established practitioners at the Inner Temple, including opportunities to refresh, strengthen and continue developing advocacy skills throughout practice.

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Unplanned – Navigating the unexpected at the Bar

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ABOUT YOUR HOST

Bibi Badejo is a family practitioner who appears in cases covering a wide range of challenging and sensitive matters, including non-accidental injuries, fabricated or induced illness, and sexual and physical abuse. Bibi is also a recognised leader in advocacy training nationally and internationally. She is an accredited advocacy trainer at the Inner Temple (teacher trainer level); has trained trial lawyers from over 20 countries as founder of The Advocacy Coach; and has her own internationally acclaimed podcast, The Advocacy Podcast.

CONTACT

Karen Taylor, Head of Teaching & Learning, The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, education@innertemple.org.uk

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