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Last broadcast on Tue, 20 Jan 2009, 02:45 on BBC One (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
Documentary series following the work of barristers and their young colleagues who aspire to pursue this prestigious profession.
Assault and battery is the first crown court case for newly qualified barrister Kakoly Pande and there's a judgement in the House of Lords after seven years, but can the Bar face up to its critics who say it's an elitist, out-dated and old fashioned club?
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Clip: Kakoly's first case
Newly qualified Kakoly Pande takes on her first crown court case.
Credits
- Producer
- Lynn Barlow
- Producer
- Julian Mercer
Broadcasts
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Fri 5 Dec 200821:00
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Fri 5 Dec 200821:00
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Mon 8 Dec 200821:00
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Tue 20 Jan 200902:45
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