Podcast appearances and mentions of alana hughes

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 pandemic on her new practice and so much more.  

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 pandemic on her new practice and so much more.  

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 Barrister”, chats to His Honour Judge Aubrey QC. Judge Aubrey was the first in his extended family to attend university after attending a state grammar school. He obtained pupillage and tenancy in Liverpool and after 20 years at the Junior Bar he decided to take Silk. He has been a Northern circuit judge since 2005. Alana speaks to Judge Aubrey about his path to the Bar, the decision to change career from being a barrister to a Judge and his experiences as a Judge and so much more.   (This episode was recorded remotely in April 2020)

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 Barrister”, chats to His Honour Judge Aubrey QC. Judge Aubrey was the first in his extended family to attend university after attending a state grammar school. He obtained pupillage and tenancy in Liverpool and after 20 years at the Junior Bar he decided to take Silk. He has been a Northern circuit judge since 2005. Alana speaks to Judge Aubrey about his path to the Bar, the decision to change career from being a barrister to a Judge and his experiences as a Judge and so much more.   (This episode was recorded remotely in April 2020)

Pupillage marks the start of a new phase in your path to the Bar. After the months of preparation, applications, grueling interviews and stressful waits for outcomes you may be considering what lies ahead. In this episode Nia chats to Alana Hughes about the transition from student to pupil barrister. Alana shares her experiences, the expectations versus reality and how the pandemic impacted her pupillage and what support the Inn offers to pupil barristers.

Pupillage marks the start of a new phase in your path to the Bar. After the months of preparation, applications, grueling interviews and stressful waits for outcomes you may be considering what lies ahead. In this episode Nia chats to Alana Hughes about the transition from student to pupil barrister. Alana shares her experiences, the expectations versus reality and how the pandemic impacted her pupillage and what support the Inn offers to pupil barristers.

In this episode, guest host Alana Hughes, chats to Nancy Williams. Nancy specialises in three main practice areas: civil litigation, crime and family. She is on of the Bar Council's Social Mobility Advocates and is the Vice Chair of the Gray's Inn Schools Outreach Programme.  

In this episode, guest host Alana Hughes, chats to Nancy Williams. Nancy specialises in three main practice areas: civil litigation, crime and family. She is on of the Bar Council's Social Mobility Advocates and is the Vice Chair of the Gray's Inn Schools Outreach Programme.  

What was it like being a gay man and being called to the Bar in 1989 amidst the HIV crisis and the controversial Section 28 Act of 1988? Guest host, Alana Hughes chats to Barrister Gerald Wilson about his experiences and just how far have we come since then.

What was it like being a gay man and being called to the Bar in 1989 amidst the HIV crisis and the controversial Section 28 Act of 1988? Guest host, Alana Hughes chats to Barrister Gerald Wilson about his experiences and just how far have we come since then.

In this episode Alana Hughes chats to Family Law Barrister Prudence Beaumont in Manchester. Despite a keen interest in the law Prudence did a Masters in Education before pursuing a career at the Bar. Find out why Prudence chose this route and what transferable skills she gained from her experiences.

In this episode Alana Hughes chats to Family Law Barrister Prudence Beaumont in Manchester. Despite a keen interest in the law Prudence did a Masters in Education before pursuing a career at the Bar. Find out why Prudence chose this route and what transferable skills she gained from her experiences.

In this installment of our "Meet the Barrister" series,  Alana Hughes speaks to Zehrah Hasan on her path to the Bar. Zehrah was awarded various scholarships from Grays Inn and has previously worked at a number of non-profit organisations, including Liberty and Southall Black Sisters. She has given oral evidence in Parliament as an expert witness and briefed the Joint Committee on Human Rights among other things. She is a pupil at Garden Court Chambers and currently sits on the Executive Committee of the Human Rights’ Lawyers Association. Tune in to hear about her interesting journey so far.

In this installment of our "Meet the Barrister" series,  Alana Hughes speaks to Zehrah Hasan on her path to the Bar. Zehrah was awarded various scholarships from Grays Inn and has previously worked at a number of non-profit organisations, including Liberty and Southall Black Sisters. She has given oral evidence in Parliament as an expert witness and briefed the Joint Committee on Human Rights among other things. She is a pupil at Garden Court Chambers and currently sits on the Executive Committee of the Human Rights' Lawyers Association. Tune in to hear about her interesting journey so far.

In this episode Alana Hughes, our guest host, chats to Professor Mark Engelman about his route to the Bar.  Mark specialises in Intellectual Property Law and has worked with some impressive clients and is renowned for his legal knowledge in this area. His career did not, however, start in law. Mark studied  Pharmacology at University and began his career as a Lab Technician at a NHS Hospital in London. Tune in to hear his interesting journey, and how IP barristers have the upper hand on paperless practice!

In this episode Alana Hughes, our guest host, chats to Professor Mark Engelman about his route to the Bar.  Mark specialises in Intellectual Property Law and has worked with some impressive clients and is renowned for his legal knowledge in this area. His career did not, however, start in law. Mark studied  Pharmacology at University and began his career as a Lab Technician at a NHS Hospital in London. Tune in to hear his interesting journey, and how IP barristers have the upper hand on paperless practice!

It is with a heavy heart that Gray's Inn will shortly be saying farewell to Director of Education, Quinn Clarke. We decided to get Alana Hughes to chat with Quinn about her time at the Inn (16 years!), the changes she has seen and her plans for the future (although some what in the air with the current situation!). Tune in and find out what Quinn had to say. 

It is with a heavy heart that Gray's Inn will shortly be saying farewell to Director of Education, Quinn Clarke. We decided to get Alana Hughes to chat with Quinn about her time at the Inn (16 years!), the changes she has seen and her plans for the future (although some what in the air with the current situation!). Tune in and find out what Quinn had to say. 

How does one go from being a probation and aftercare officer in Jamaica, spend 6 years as a professional contemporary ballet dancer and end up as a specialist family law barrister? Guest interviewer, Alana Hughes interviews Barrister Kevin Gordon on his interesting journey to get to the Bar.        

How does one go from being a probation and aftercare officer in Jamaica, spend 6 years as a professional contemporary ballet dancer and end up as a specialist family law barrister? Guest interviewer, Alana Hughes interviews Barrister Kevin Gordon on his interesting journey to get to the Bar.        

Coach K chats with Alana Hughes, co-owner of H2 Fitness about being a boss, crushing fitness goals, and thriving with lupus.

This is the first episode of the brand new podcast brought to you by the Association of Gray's Inn students, hosted by Alana Hughes, discussing all things BPTC scholarship applications! 

This is the first episode of the brand new podcast brought to you by the Association of Gray's Inn students, hosted by Alana Hughes, discussing all things BPTC scholarship applications! 

Niamh Hargan a media lawyer joins QUB final year law student Alana Hughes on this podcast. Together they discuss Niamh's fast paced, exciting and interesting career in the media, film and TV industry. Together they discuss Niamh's fast paced, exciting and interesting career in the media, film and TV industry. Niamh discusses the nature of her work, the highlights of her career and most importantly, the reasons why she would encourage any student with an interest in IP or media law to pursue this line of work. Participants Niamh Hargan http://smithdehn.com/people/niamh-hargan Alana Hughes https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-hughes-00125612a/ @lanzhughz Links for Episode Notes The Guardian media law news reel https://www.theguardian.com/media/medialaw Further insight into what a career in media law entails https://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/stage/areas-of-law/sports-media-law Academic profile of Professor Daithí Mac Síthigh, Professor of Law and Innovation at Queen's University Belfast   https://pure.qub.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/daithi-mac-sithigh(1b3b1427-2839-4683-9dc7-fc56a54e1a67).html

Niamh Hargan a media lawyer joins QUB final year law student Alana Hughes on this podcast. Together they discuss Niamh’s fast paced, exciting and interesting career in the media, film and TV industry.

Seamus Mulholland Barrister-at-law joins QUB final year law student Alana Hughes to continue our family law discussion.

Seamus Mulholland Barrister-at-law joins QUB final year law student Alana Hughes to continue our family law discussion.Against a contextual background of gender imbalance in family law practice discussed in an earlier podcast discussion here focuses on the positive reasons why students should be interested in and excited by the nature and challenges of family law work. Seamus discusses his career and the aspects of his job that he loves. Participants Seamus Mulholland Barrister-at-law http://www.barofni.com/directory/seamus-mulholland Alana Hughes https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-hughes-00125612a/ @lanzhughz

Brendan Devlin Barrister-at-law joins QUB final year law student Alana Hughes to discuss study choices for third year students.

Brendan Devlin Barrister-at-law joins QUB final year law student Alana Hughes to discuss study choices for third year students.Together they discuss gender imbalances at the family law Bar with a particular focus on the reasons why the myth that family law is an area of law for women and not men is entirely inaccurate. Participants Brendan Devlin Barrister-at-law http://www.barofni.com/directory/brendan-devlin Alana Hughes https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-hughes-00125612a/ @lanzhughz  Links for Episode Notes Family Law Bar Assocation (England and Wales)   http://flba.co.uk/ Family Law resources on Lexis Nexis     https://www.familylaw.co.uk/ The Guardian feature on gender inequality generally in the legal profession https://www.theguardian.com/law/2015/sep/27/the-right-way-to-tackle-gender-inequality-in-the-legal-profession Further insight into gender inequality in the legal profession http://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/where-to-start/newsletter/2014-gender-in-the-law-survey