Episodes 60
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Moderate
Since Oct 2018
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

A podcast for those interested in the journey to the Bar of England and Wales.

Created by the Association of Gray's Inn Students (AGIS) - the student voice of Gray's Inn. 

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Recent Episodes

AI and the Bar: Opportunities, risks and the future of legal practice

Mar 06, 2026 41m

In this episode, Lily Olliver talks to Saara Idelbi about the growing role of generative AI in the legal profession.  They explore what tools like ChatGPT actually are, how they work and why they are…

Breaking Cycles: StandOut and Prisoner Rehabilitation

May 26, 2025 36m

In part two of this two-part series, Finnian, Ava and I are joined by Joe Tarbert: the Head of Programmes at a criminal justice charity known as Standout. Join us to continue the conversation about…

Breaking Cycles: Vocalise and the Power of Prison Debate

May 26, 2025 37m

In part one of this two-part series, tune in to hear about Vocalise: a student-led prison debating initiative that was founded in 2010 by two members of Gray's Inn. In this episode, I speak with two…

Meet the AGIS Committee (Part 2 of 2)

Dec 03, 2024 33m

Welcome to Raising the Bar! My name is Hafsa, and in this two-part series, I will introduce you to your representatives on the 2024-2025 AGIS committee. Join me in Part 2 as I speak to Molly, Thomas,…

Meet the AGIS Committee (Part 1 of 2)

Nov 30, 2024 20m

Welcome to Raising the Bar! My name is Hafsa, and in this two-part series, I will introduce you to your representatives on the 2024-2025 AGIS committee. Join me in Part 1 as I speak to Jennifer,…

Thinking of changing careers and coming to the Bar?

Jul 05, 2024 32m

Thinking of changing careers and coming to the Bar? This episode is a must-listen for anyone thinking of retraining as a barrister. In this episode, I speak with barrister Nicola Sully who has a…

How to prepare your GDL Scholarship application

Apr 19, 2024 32m

Applying for a GDL scholarship? Tommy, a GDL scholar, discusses how he approached his GDL interview and prepared to demonstrate his advocacy, drive and determination, problem solving skills and…

How to start your legal writing career

Feb 26, 2024 20m

Interested in getting published? The Gray's Inn Student Law Journal is an ideal way for students to engage academically with the law, learn about legal writing and get published. It's an inclusive…

How to Prepare for a Gray's Inn Bar Course Scholarship Interview

Feb 12, 2024 26m

If you're preparing for a scholarship interview, you won't want to miss this episode!  Hear from Christian, a residential scholar, on how he prepared for his Gray's Inn Bar Course Scholarship…

How To Prepare for Gray’s Inn Bar Scholarship Interviews

Nov 17, 2023 29m

"Show, don't tell" is just one of the many tips for applicants preparing for Gray's Inn Bar scholarship interviews in Episode 1, Season 5 of Raising the Bar. Gray's Inn students Matty, CK, Ioanna and…

A Student’s Guide to Arbitration

Jul 13, 2023 38m

In this episode Niamh explores the area of Arbitration from a students perspective. The discussion covers and introduction to Arbitration, the Gray’s Inn International Arbitration course and the…

A Student’s Guide to Mooting

May 15, 2023 36m

In this episode, Niamh talks to previous AGIS Mooting Officer Samuel Moss, to provide an in-depth insight into the world of mooting. The conversation covers what mooting is and why it is viewed as…

A Student’s Guide to Career Changing

Apr 05, 2023 39m

In this episode, Niamh is joined by Charlotte Ward, who offers her perspective on the journey to the bar when transitioning from a different career. Charlotte is a current Bar Course student who has…

A Student’s Guide to the GDL

Apr 05, 2023 35m

This episode offers advice and insight into the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) for students who have studied a non-law undergraduate degree and want to pursue a career in law.  In this conversation,…

A Students Guide to Disability at the Bar

Jan 16, 2023 45m

This second instalment of the Raising the Bar - A Students Guide, is hosted by Ciara Church and guest Zoe Chan.  Zoe is a Gray’s Inn Scholar and aspiring barrister wishing to pursue the law of Human…

A Students Guide to the Bar Course

Jan 16, 2023 39m

This conversation marks the first episode of the new ‘A Student’s Guide’ series on the Raising the Bar Podcast where we will discuss topics relevant to current and aspiring bar course students. This…

Sustainability and climate litigation at the Bar

Mar 21, 2022 34m

Working from home, online mediation, nett zero disputes, paperless practicing, the Greener Pledge - the pandemic has highlighted many of these issues and had been a period of reflection for many. How…

Life as a new tenant

Feb 21, 2022 42m

In this episode, Ciara chats to the original podcast host ,Alana Hughes, about her new tenancy, family law, the differences between being a pupil versus a tenant at a chambers, the impact of the…

A talk with His Honour Judge David Aubrey QC

Feb 01, 2022 37m

After a break we are back with our interesting podcast series hosted by AGIS. This episode is a first for the Raising the Bar Podcast as Alana Hughes, our guest host for the segment “Meet the…

Pupillage Applications demystified

Nov 24, 2021 53m

The Pupillage Gateway opens for submissions on 5 January 2022 - a process fraught with tension and anxiety for most students for weeks as applications are prepared, rewritten and finally submitted.…

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How many episodes does Raising the Bar have?

Raising the Bar has published 60 episodes since October 2018, covering topics in Education, How To.

Is Raising the Bar still active?

Raising the Bar is currently moderate with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 33m.

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