Unit Chambers | Chambers of the Year 2024

Discover how Unit Chambers prioritises wellbeing and work-life balance to help family law practitioners thrive professionally and personally: unit.law/insights/unit-…

What does a family barrister’s working day really involve? Our May 2026 mini pupillage offers a structured shadowing experience designed to show you exactly that. Applications open now / Deadline: end of March Apply here: unit.law/pupillage

Gaining Direct Access to a barrister can make getting legal advice faster, clearer, and more cost-effective. Watch this video as Consultant Barrister, Amjad Kadhim, explains the benefits of instructing a barrister directly for your family law matter. youtube.com/watch?v=ysBAuX…

Great to have recently brought our barristers together at Albert Schloss in Manchester. Good chats, delicious food, lively atmosphere, and a valuable chance to connect as a team beyond the day-to-day. Interested in joining our family? Learn more here: unit.law/as-a-barrister

Fantastic Breakfast Club this morning in Liverpool with @MSBSolicitors! Huge thanks to our barristers Isabel Hawkins and Leah Davies for leading an insightful session on “Covert Recordings in the Family Court.” Great turnout and engagement - looking forward to the next one!

Future family barristers: this is for you. Our May 2026 mini pupillage is open to applicants aged 18+ and we actively encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. Small cohorts; real insight. Apply here: unit.law/pupillage

Thank you to our Pupillage Committee for their dedication during this year’s interviews. Supporting the next generation of barristers is at the heart of what we do, and it was a privilege to meet so many talented candidates. Final decisions will be communicated on 8th May 🤩

Meeting a family law Direct Access barrister for the first time? Our latest blog explains how to prepare; what to bring, what to ask, and how to make the most of your session. Read here 👉 unit.law/insights/how-t…

Breakfast Club is taking place this Thursday! A morning of conversation, challenge and connection for family law professionals. 📍 4 St Paul's Square, Liverpool
 🗓️ 19 March | 8:00AM Grab your ticket here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-liverpoo…

Good luck to our Client Care Advisor, Lucy Tull, who will be taking on the Liverpool Half Marathon this Sunday to raise valuable funds for @TheBHF If you'd like to show your support and donate, you can find further details here: justgiving.com/page/lucy-tull…

The revised PD27A is now in force. Electronic bundles are now the default, with earlier filing deadlines and clearer technical requirements for e-bundles in family proceedings. 👉 Read more: unit.law/insights/pd27a…

Family law professionals! Make sure you join us next week for Breakfast Club. ✔ Insight
 ✔ Discussion 
✔ Networking 19th March | Liverpool | 8AM Secure your ticket here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-liverpoo…

Emerging practitioners who add value early in proceedings: James Woods, Pupil Barrister He combines meticulous preparation with a pragmatic, client-focused approach. Available for instruction via engage@unit.law
 Explore his profile here: unit.law/james-woods

Last night at Edge Hill University, Pupil Barrister, Lara Webber, joined a panel discussing the realities of being a woman in law. Honest conversation, hard truths and practical advice. Exactly what the profession needs more of. #InternationalWomensDay

Precision over noise. Pupil Barrister, Lara Webber, is developing a reputation for focused, economical advocacy that prioritises clarity for both court and client. Available to assist across family proceedings as she enters her second six. Explore: unit.law/lara-webber

Mini pupillage shouldn’t be mysterious. Ours is structured, transparent and designed to show what family law practice actually looks like. May 2026 cycle now open / Closes end of March. Apply here: unit.law/pupillage

Our two Pupil Barristers, Lara and James, have officially started their second six. As tradition demands, they’ve also received the Unit Chambers Survival Kit; our unique welcome to life in the arena of family law advocacy. We couldn’t be prouder to see them take this step.

Join us for Breakfast Club in collaboration with MSB Solicitors. A space for open discussion, practical insight and challenging perspectives from the world of family law. 📍 Liverpool 🗓️ 19 March | 8:00–9:30AM
 🥐 Breakfast included Get your ticket: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-liverpoo…

Pupil Barrister, James Woods, is known for building strong working relationships with solicitors and maintaining clarity for clients during difficult litigation. James is now available for instruction as he enters his second six. Explore his profile: unit.law/james-woods

In family law, advocacy often happens in difficult moments. The women working across the family justice system handle those moments with professionalism and care every day. This coming International Women’s Day we recognise that contribution; in chambers and across the sector.