Working to dismantle barriers affecting disabled aspiring barristers & improve accessibility at the Bar through research, education, mentorships & more!
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Best of luck to everyone starting pupillage this September. We’re all here, any time you have a question. x
Bringing (Dis)Ability to the Bar retweeted
This from @Geoffrey_Cox was titanic - a truly beautiful speech.
He outshone those sat opposite. They could only watch. And nervously laugh.
This should be seen by every new MP to understand what they do, & every new barrister to understand what we do.
Bringing (Dis)Ability to the Bar retweeted
Applications are now open for the Three Raymond Buildings x BDABar Criminal Advocacy Weekend 2026, taking place on the 21st-22nd February 2026.
📅 Deadline to apply: Friday 23rd January 2026 at 23:59
👉 Apply here: bdabar.org/3rb-criminal-advo…
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With the help and support of my incredible family, I am excited to announce that I will be participating in the London Marathon 2025 and raising funds for @MDUK_News 😊🏃♿️
If you want to support me, please donate using this link: justgiving.com/page/konstant…
#TeamMDUK
Bringing (Dis)Ability to the Bar retweeted
You still have time to apply to attend the @BDABar x 3RB Criminal Advocacy Workshop!
Are you interested in the Criminal Bar? Looking for an opportunity to sharpen your advocacy skills?
BDABar is delighted to partner with @3rblaw to run a Criminal Advocacy workshop over the weekend of 1st-2nd March 2025.
Apply here: bdabar.org/3rb-criminal-advo…
Bringing (Dis)Ability to the Bar retweeted
Applying for pupillage with a physical or mental health condition? Join the Q&A webinar from @BDABarOrg @disabledlawyers @BLEMI_UK @AllBarUK for barrister insights.
📅 Tue 10 Dec at 18:30
📍Online
🔗 Booking link: ow.ly/1bU150Umz5Q
#UKDHM #Pupillage #DiversityInLaw
Bringing (Dis)Ability to the Bar retweeted
We have collaborated with @BDABarOrg to produce a response to @barstandards Equality Consultation.
See our response here: neurodiversityinlaw.co.uk/ne…
Bringing (Dis)Ability to the Bar retweeted
@BDABarOrg are doing great work in seeking to improve accessibility to and at the Bar and this is one of the ways they do it.
I would definitely recommend applying to their Mini-Pupillage Scheme.
We are happy to announce that we are now accepting applications for the BDABar Mini-Pupillage Scheme 2024-2025.
We offer minis in chambers such as Matrix & Blackstone.
Apply using this link: forms.gle/qw6UX9tfoP5C5bm7A
Applications close at 23:59 on 10.11.24.
Bringing (Dis)Ability to the Bar retweeted
Shocked by the lack of courtroom accessibility, trainee barrister Konstantina (@WigOnWheels), living with Ullrich MD, founded Bringing [Dis]Ability to the Bar (@BDABarOrg). 🎓
She wants to improve access for disabled aspiring barristers.
Read more: loom.ly/zDrA66Q
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Bringing (Dis)Ability to the Bar retweeted
“I haven’t seen enough barristers who look like me – I’m changing that for others.”
Thank you, @MDUK_News, for interviewing me! Discussing access in the courts and my journey to the Bar was a cathartic experience.
Shocked by the lack of courtroom accessibility, trainee barrister Konstantina (@WigOnWheels), living with Ullrich MD, founded Bringing [Dis]Ability to the Bar (@BDABarOrg). 🎓
She wants to improve access for disabled aspiring barristers.
Read more: loom.ly/zDrA66Q
ALT A woman in a graduation gown and cap smiling at the camera. She has red lipstick on
Bringing (Dis)Ability to the Bar retweeted
“Numerous rights that I had taken for granted now had to be fought for" - Chair of our Disability Panel @MHendersonDSC in @TimesLaw talking about disability at the Bar. Also ft. @BDABarOrg and a plug for Bar Council resources ⬇️ thetimes.com/uk/law/article/…
Bringing (Dis)Ability to the Bar retweeted
I will be commencing my pupillage very soon, and as part of my preparation, I need to get more data on the accessibility of Magistrates and Crown Courts. Thus, I would greatly appreciate your help with this task. How to assist? Simply fill out this form: forms.gle/txEu9uYV52FroShy6
Bringing (Dis)Ability to the Bar retweeted
In few weeks, my partner and I will be running/wheeling at the Oxford Town & Gown 10k race to raise awareness and funds for Muscular Dystrophy UK☺️
Therefore, it would mean the world if you could make a small donation: sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsorsh…
Bringing (Dis)Ability to the Bar retweeted
📢📢📢 PLEASE SHARE MISSING WIG AND GOWN
My wig, gown and lovely wig tin have gone missing from the advocates room in St Albans Magistrates Court on 26/2/24. It was in a Gray's Inn black bag.
If anyone has come across it or can help to return it I would appreciate that...
Bringing (Dis)Ability to the Bar retweeted
Sharing because legal Twitter rallied and helped me find my brooch... Please help get this gorgeous tin back!
(Which is stunning so @FieldingAtLaw please share where that is from! Although I'd love a plain wig tin to then paint myself)
Bringing (Dis)Ability to the Bar retweeted
‘Guys, we have a recruitment and retention crisis in the care sector coupled with an ageing population. What shall we do?’
Absolutely no one: 👇🏼
From today, care workers entering the UK on Health and Care Worker visas can no longer bring dependants.
This is part of our plan to deliver the biggest ever cut in migration.
ALT Graphic with text that reads: Banned: Overseas care workers from bringing dependents. 120,000 people who arrived last year would no longer be eligible under our new rules.
Bringing (Dis)Ability to the Bar retweeted
Barristers! 🆘
Are YOU a #barrister with an hour’s free time? Please can you come interview one of our disabled aspiring barristers?
We are particularly looking for Civil, Commercial and Human Rights practitioners.
Please share far & wide!
We are very thankful for the support we've already for our Mock Interview Scheme from members of the Bar!
However, due to the high number of interviewees, we need more volunteers. If you could offer one mock pupillage interview, please register here: forms.gle/mmH5Qn7zmNA7HhNb7
Bringing (Dis)Ability to the Bar retweeted
Earlier this week, I was interviewed by the @lawsocgazette to discuss the Court Accessibility Project that @BDABarOrg is currently conducting. If you want to assist BDABar with data collection, please fill out this form: forms.gle/nndwrME5DwCX9Wgz7
lawgazette.co.uk/news/court-…
Bringing (Dis)Ability to the Bar retweeted
As I am preparing for pupillage, I have to check whether courts are accessible since there is very limited information available. BDABar has recognised the lack of available information & aims to create a court accessibility map. Thus, please fill out the form below. 🙂
As part of BDABar’s commitment to widen access to the Bar for disabled individuals, we are currently conducting a study that reviews the accessibility of the courts in England and Wales. If you have 2 minutes to spare, please fill out this form: forms.gle/d9o56K4yvDefacTx9
Bringing (Dis)Ability to the Bar retweeted
Only couple of spots left so register asap 😊
We are holding a Pupillage Q&A this Thursday 25 January 2024 at 7-8pm.
➡️ Book your tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/applying-…
⬇️ See below for the list of speakers
