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A new podcast about pursuing the Bar with a disability. Hosted by Charlotte McDonald and Haleemah Sadia Farooq and joined by guests each episode, this podcast will discuss what joining this career is ... more
FAQs about Disability's Not A Bar:How many episodes does Disability's Not A Bar have?The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.
December 10, 2022Episode 4 - Rhys BrownIn an episode recorded last year, we bring you this episode where guest Rhys Brown discusses epilepsy and how his interest in the law developed from the discrimination faced by his school....more59minPlay
November 06, 2022Episode 3 - Faisel SadiqWe are delighted to be joined by Faisel Sadiq for our third episode in this series. Faisel is a property barrister at Gatehouse Chambers and is the Chair of the Bar Counsel's Disability Panel. He discusses his work, the importance of outreach and support within the profession as well as his condition, Ankylosing Spondylitis....more1hPlay
October 22, 2022Episode 2 - Emily Mae ChristieIn the second episode of our new season, we are joined by bar course student Emily Mae Christie who discusses her career to the Bar with EDS and having a hip replacement. Emily also discusses working within the courts and the impact that this has had on her journey....more54minPlay
October 08, 2022Episode 1 - Christina WarnerWelcome back! In our first episode of season 2, we are joined by the wonderful Christina Warner to talk about her career and progressive sight loss. Recording on the hottest day of the year, we were a little delirious but tune in for a chat about disability, pride and embracing change....more53minPlay
August 08, 2022Season 1 Finale - Charlotte and Haleemah Round Off Season 1Wow... The end of season 1 is here! Thank you to everybody who has made this season possible, and to all of our supporters on social media. In this special finale episode, your co-hosts Charlotte and Haleemah summarise what we have learned from the 13 amazing guests that we interviewed this season. We also discuss some personal and career updates that we have been keeping quiet about! See you all in Season 2!...more1h 13minPlay
July 28, 2022Episode 15 - Lorraine LallyIn our final guest episode of season 1, Irish barrister Lorraine Lally discusses practicing with epilepsy, her challenges with telling others, her work with immigration law and devilling at the Law Library. ...more57minPlay
July 16, 2022Episode 14 - Daniel TaylorIn our penultimate guest episode of the series, Daniel Taylor talks to us about access during studies, changing career path, illness during the pupillage season and how having a disability can feel like a part-time job!...more59minPlay
June 28, 2022Episode 13 - Colin WellsIn our penultimate guest episode of series one, Barrister Colin Wells talks to us about his experience of Parkinson's, how it has changed his approach to practice, and the support of Chambers and the profession...more48minPlay
May 16, 2022Episode 12 - Daniel HoltAfter a pause to get through the pupillage application season, we return with a guest who we have hoped to have on as a guest for a long time - Daniel Holt (@daniel_p_holt). Daniel's activism supersedes him and he talks to us about his journey to becoming a future pupil barrister and having cerebral palsy....more1h 10minPlay
March 05, 2022Episode 11 - Judge Vee MonroWe are joined in this episode by Judge Vee Munro who discusses losing her sight whilst at the Bench and how she had adapted since....more59minPlay
FAQs about Disability's Not A Bar:How many episodes does Disability's Not A Bar have?The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.