This podcast is for anyone who is Bar curious, listeners get honest insights into life at the Bar. Elizabeth Bowden a civil and family barrsiter at College Chambers in Southampton chats with Zoe Hanson and tells her the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Whether you want to know what it is really like to be a barrister, or how to work with a barrister or how to manage having a barrister in your life, this podcast will tell you all you want to know.
Nothing But The Truth with Elizabeth Bowden
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This podcast is for anyone who is Bar curious, listeners get honest insights into life at the Bar. Elizabeth Bowden a civil and family barrsiter at College Chambers in Southampton chats with Zoe Hanson and tells her the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Whether you want to know what it is really like to be a barrister, or how to work with a barrister or how to manage having a barrister in your life, this podcast will tell you all you want to know.
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September 25, 2024
What do clerks actually do?
<p>In this episode, Elizabeth and Zoe ask JP Schulz, Senior Clerk at College Chambers, what he actually does. </p> <p>JP tells us about this truly unique career, how he got his first clerks job, how the world of clerking has changed and some of the more strange requests he has had.</p> <p>JP spills the beans on some of the weird and wonderful situations he has encountered in his career. We also discuss hours, pay, and career options. </p> <p>This episode will be good for you if you are interested in clerking, either as a career or simply to better understand what happens in a clerk's room—or if you want a heads-up before you start pupillage. </p>
July 14, 2024
Expert witnesses, what's all that about?
<p>Dr Louise Newbury, a paediatrician and expert witness in child protection, shares her journey from medicine to an expert witness. She discusses the importance of being in court and the adrenaline rush it provides. Dr Newbury explains the role of a paediatrician and the challenges of assessing and communicating with young patients. She also talks about the process of becoming an expert witness and the critical role they play in court cases. Barrister Elizabeth Bowden joins the conversation to discuss the relationship between barristers and expert witnesses and the importance of their collaboration. In this conversation, Louise discusses her role as an expert witness in court cases involving child protection. She emphasizes the importance of being polite and respectful in court and highlights the need for barristers to avoid demeaning the expert. Louise also shares insights into her workload and the challenges of managing multiple cases simultaneously. She discusses the meticulous process of reviewing medical records and preparing reports and the importance of supervision and peer review in her profession. The conversation concludes with a discussion of potential improvements to the court system, including establishing specialist centres for child protection cases.</p> <p>***Warning: this episode contains references to child sexual abuse***</p> <p><strong>Keywords</strong></p> <p>expert witness, court, paediatrician, child protection, medicine, assessment, communication, opinion, evidence, expert witness, court cases, child protection, barristers, workload, medical records, supervision, peer review, court system</p> <p><strong>Takeaways</strong> Expert witnesses are a crucial tool in winning court cases as they are the only ones who can provide evidence of opinions.</p> <p>Being in court as an expert witness can be an adrenaline rush and a fascinating experience.</p> <p>Paediatricians play a vital role in assessing and treating children, relying on body language and other signs to understand their condition.</p> <p>Becoming an expert witness requires additional qualifications and training in the specific area of expertise.Barristers'interactionsExpert witnesses and barristers work together as a team to present the best possible case in court. Being polite and respectful in court is crucial for barristers when interacting with expert witnesses are crucial.</p> <p>Expert witnesses have a heavy workload and must carefully manage their time and cases.</p> <p>Reviewing medical records and preparing reports requires meticulous attention to detail.</p> <p>Supervision and peer review are important for maintaining the quality and independence of expert opinions.</p> <p>Specialist centres for child protection cases could improve the efficiency and quality of expert reports in the court system.</p> <p><strong>Time stamps</strong></p> <p>00:00 Introduction and the Role of Expert Witnesses</p> <p>02:49 The Fascination of Being in Court</p> <p>08:12 Assessing and Treating Children as a Pediatrician</p> <p>13:13 Becoming an Expert Witness</p> <p>22:53 The Collaboration Between Expert Witnesses and Barristers</p> <p>33:59 The Importance of Politeness and Respect in Court</p> <p>35:25 Managing a Heavy Workload as an Expert Witness</p> <p>36:17 The Meticulous Process of Reviewing Medical Records</p> <p>39:39 The Role of Supervision and Peer Review in Expert Work</p> <p>45:13 The Financial Aspects of Being a Court Expert</p> <p>50:49 The Challenges of Scheduling and Timelines</p> <p>56:19 Improving the Court System with Specialist Centers for Child Protection Cases</p> <p>01:02:00 What Makes a Good Barrister and Expert</p>
February 1, 2024
The Road to Conversion, switching to the better half of the profession and other insights
<p>Elizabeth Bowden and Zoe Hanson grill Carl Geary (Head of Civil at College Chambers) on how and why he switched from solicitor to barrister. Elizabeth takes the opportunity to find out what solicitors really want from barristers and what solicitors hate barristers doing. Listen to this episode if you are interested in either switching to the better half of the profession (!) or understanding what solicitors want.</p>
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