JUSTICE invites applications for The Kalisher Trust internship at JUSTICE. The Kalisher intern works with our legal team on a range of criminal justice matters. As an intern you will be an invaluable member of our team, assisting in the development of our policy lines and providing research and analysis to support arguments for… Read more »
DUCK DUCK GOOSE: A theatrical evening with the Kalisher Trust Date: Sunday 30 July 2023 Time: 5.30pm About this event Inspired by the “Belfast rugby rape trial” in 2018, this incisive play by Irish writer Caitríona Daly explores the grey area of “he-said, she-said” allegations and was the winner of the… Read more »
Level of study Postgraduate taught masters Subject area Law Nationality Ireland, UK Type of Award Charity/Trust Deadline for applying Closes 28/07/2023 Award Description The University of Birmingham is offering a scholarship for students on the LLM Criminal Law and Criminal Justice pathway or the LLM (General) pathway. This scholarship will cover the cost of tuition fees and provide a generous contribution of… Read more »
Everyone at the Kalisher Trust would like to pay heartfelt thanks to its outgoing Vice Chair, Dr. Camilla Darling, who stepped down in February after over five years of service. Camilla has been working for the Trust for almost 20 years, first she was a core member of our volunteer body; she was… Read more »
The Trust is saying farewell to Sir Ralph Waller, who steps down as our Chair after more than four years. Sir Ralph moves to our Senior Counsel group, and will be succeeded by Dame Julie Maxton as our Chair, who takes up the role on the 1st July 2023. Sir Ralph joined the… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that the Trust will be organising its coveted criminal advocacy training course in Summer 2023, 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 judges, barristers,… Read more »
The Trust is delighted to announce that Sophie Nandy, a pupil at 25 Bedford Row, is the winner of the Trust’s 2023 Essay competition. Sophie submitted an outstanding essay, and is a worthy winner in a high-quality field, which continues to be a very popular part of the Trust’s support for under-represented groups seeking a… Read more »
If you are applying for a criminal pupillage this year, Kalisher is on hand with our panel of criminal barristers 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 improvement. Past applicants have found this… Read more »
Tony Arlidge KC, 1937-2023 “A giant of his generation” is an over-used phrase. Not today. Tony Arlidge KC was one of the most outstanding lawyers and advocates of his time, and history will be not just kind to but in awe of him. He had the full apparatus: fine mind, work ethic, advocacy skills, and… Read more »
We are delighted to announce the 2023 Kalisher Essay Competition, which will carry a substantial prize of £2,000, is open to all pupils currently undertaking a criminal pupillage. We invite submissions of up to 2,000 words in answer to the following question: The Public Order Bill can expect a rough Parliamentary ride. It proposes wider… Read more »
