The Kalisher Scholarship Trust would like to thank all those who lend their talent and give up their time for our fundraising events, as well as the Inns of Court and all those sets of Chambers and organisations which have generously provided their support.
Baroness Deech with the 2011 Kalisher prizewinners
This year’s prizes were awarded by Baroness Deech at the Criminal Bar Association’s annual Kalisher Lecture, held at the Old Bailey on 25th October 2011.
The Kalisher Scholarship was awarded to Sophie Wood and the Cloth Fair Scholarship to Elaine Freer.
Bursaries were awarded to Anneli Robins and Merry Neal.
Bella Coates and Katie Lloyd were awarded copies of Blackstone’s Criminal Practice.
The Kalisher Scholarship Trust is delighted to announce the first in a series of internships. This initiative is designed to give talented young barristers a unique opportunity to work in some of the most exciting areas of the law.
In partnership with the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), the Kalisher Scholarship Trust has awarded a six-month internship to David Weeks, a Law graduate from Southampton University. David has just completed the Bar Professional Training Course at Kaplan Law School.
Commenting on the internship, David has said that “When the opportunity to undertake an internship with the Commission arose, I jumped at the chance. The internship with the Criminal Cases Review Commission will present me with the opportunity to enhance my legal knowledge and test the skills I have developed, undertaking work in cases where individuals’ rights and liberties have been severely affected. I hope this experience will be a stepping stone to securing a pupillage, and I am incredibly grateful to the Commission and the Kalisher Trust for giving me this fantastic opportunity”.
The internship will begin in January 2012 and will give David an insight into complex casework, case management, and in-depth legal research. The internship will allow real involvement in the day-to-day work of the CCRC, helping a talented young barrister progress toward a career at the Criminal Bar.
The Kalisher Scholarship Trust will announce further internships with other leading legal organisations early in 2012.
Kalisher Chairman Andrew Hall QC will be speaking at an Inspirational YOU law masterclass on the 30th November 2011. Andrew will be part of a panel discussing the changes in the legal profession, and how to get ahead in the law through improved skills.
The event, ‘Invest in YOU: The Changing Face of the UK Law profession’, is one of a series of seminars organised by Inspirational YOU, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to support and promote enterprise in women and young people in the United Kingdom. Inspirational YOU holds monthly networking events which feature successful professionals and entrepreneurs, who support and mentor those at the start of their careers.
‘Invest in YOU: The Changing Face of the UK Law profession’ takes place at the Supreme Court, 18.00 – 21.00, on the 30th November 2011.
For tickets please go to www.inspirationalyou.co.uk