As part of Kalisher’s 30th anniversary plans, we are delighted to share the inaugural episode of The Kalisher Trust Podcast. Ed Vickers KC interviewed Elspeth Windsor about the work of the Trust and Elspeth’s route to practice at the criminal bar. You can hear the podcast here: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2627967.rss And here: https://open.spotify.com/show/033KJfxbx7g0r3IJ7B6iua Many thanks to Ed and… Read more »
The Kalisher Trust is proud and delighted to congratulate Dr Camilla Darling OBE on her being appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire by King Charles III. The Honour bestowed on Dr Darling reads: “For services to Young People and to the Diversity of the Bar” and is a recognition of the years… Read more »
The Trust is delighted to announce that Bridgit Tai, a recent Bar Course graduate at BPP, is the winner of the Trust’s 2026 Essay competition. Lucy Burgin, a pupil at 3 Raymond Buildings received the runner up prize. Bridgit and Lucy submitted outstanding essays, in a high-quality field of entries, which continues to be a… Read more »
If you are applying for a criminal pupillage this year, the Kalisher Trust is on hand with our panels of criminal pupils / barristers / judges to offer you a virtual mock pupillage interview. You will have the opportunity to practise your interview technique in front of the panel followed by feedback and suggested areas… Read more »
The 2026 Kalisher Essay Competition carries a substantial prize of £2,000 for the winner and £500 for the runner up. Entry criteria If you: Are currently studying on the Bar Practice Training Course, Have completed the BTPC course and are awaiting or applying for pupillage, or Are currently in pupillage specialising in criminal law, You are welcome to… Read more »
The Kalisher Trust and Lincoln’s Inn are holding a pre-loved clothing fair for students and pupils. The fair will include a variety of items suitable for professional settings, available for all. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up, and clothing donations are welcome! Event details Date and time: Monday 16 February 2026 Location: Old Hall, Lincoln’s… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that the Trust will be organising its coveted criminal advocacy training course in Autumn 2025, and applications are now open. The course runs over six evening sessions in the Royal Courts of Justice and at Chambers in London, and then a Saturday ‘Action Clinic’ at the Old Bailey. The trainers are… Read more »
We are delighted to announce that applications for the Kalisher internship with the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) are now open. The internship lasts for 12 months on a full time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to gain insight and experience of one of the most important bodies in the criminal justice system. The… Read more »
The Trust is delighted to announce that Joshua Clements, a pupil at 23ES, is the winner of the Trust’s 2025 Essay competition. Anjelica Smerin, a pupil at Mountford Chambers received the runner up prize. Joshua and Anjelica submitted outstanding essays, in a high-quality field of entries, which continues to be a very popular part of… Read more »
If you are applying for a criminal pupillage this year, the Kalisher Trust is on hand with our panels of criminal pupils / barristers / judges to offer you a virtual mock pupillage interview. You will have the opportunity to practice your interview technique in front of the panel followed by feedback and areas of… Read more »
