Life at the Bar, with Abimbola Johnson (IWD special)

In a Chambers Student podcast special for International Women’s Day, barrister Abimbola Johnson shares her experiences of life at the Bar with Chambers Student’s Chelsey Stanborough. They discuss the ups and downs of barrister life, her experiences as a working mother, and what has motivated her throughout her professional life (including her move from criminal law to public inquiry and inquest work). Chelsey and Abimbola also delve into the importance of diversity within the courtroom and how the conversation around representation has changed in Abimbola’s decade at the Bar. And finally, Abimbola provides great nuggets of wisdom into getting prepared for the trials and tribulations of barrister life!