Lucy Taylor shares honest insights on becoming a barrister in family law

Coram Chambers’ Lucy Taylor shares practical advice for aspiring barristers in LawCareers.net’s ‘Meet the Lawyer’ series. Lucy discusses the realities of family law, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of authenticity in legal applications.

Applications now open for Coram Chambers Pupillage 2027

Coram Chambers is now accepting pupillage applications for October 2027. Learn about our tailored training, mentoring scheme and unique opportunities. Apply by 22 January 2026.

Alice Thornton’s family law cases highlight key issues of procedural fairness in fact-finding hearings

Barrister Alice Thornton acted in three recently published Family Court cases, tackling coercive control, adjournments, and the welfare of a five-year-old child.

Elin Hughes joins Coram Chambers: Award-winning barrister further strengthens family law offering

Coram Chambers is pleased to announce that Elin Hughes – recognised as a Legal500 Rising Star – will join our team as a barrister in January 2026.

Coram Chambers’ Pupil Mariella Steijger awarded Ann Goddard Scholarship by Gray’s Inn

Coram Chambers’ pupil Mariella Steijger has been awarded the Ann Goddard Scholarship by Gray’s Inn, recognising her commitment to building a practice at the publicly funded bar.

Alex Clift qualified for Direct Access work at Coram Chambers

Alex Clift, a barrister at Coram Chambers, has successfully completed her direct access training. She is now available to take on direct access instructions, offering clients greater flexibility and expertise.

Court of Appeal Criticises Family Court for Prejudged Child Care Ruling

The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal after a family judge was found to have prematurely decided a child care case. The matter will now be reheard to ensure fairness for all parties involved.

Coram Chambers Leads Public Law Update at 34th Association of Lawyers for Children (ALC) Conference

Coram Chambers proudly sponsored and led the Public Law Update session at the ALC’s 34th Annual Conference. Alison Easton KC delivered a comprehensive review of current public law issues, supporting the ongoing learning and collaboration of children law professionals.

Special contributions: ‘Genius’, guesswork and gender discrimination

In an article for the Financial Remedies Journal, Coram Chambers barrister Cason Yong critiques the doctrine of ‘special contributions’ in financial remedy law, arguing it is both discriminatory and uncertain. He calls for its removal from future financial remedy proceedings. Read the full article to explore this important issue.