Why are barristers on strike? A few comments about my life at the Criminal Bar…..

In these unprecedented times, the UK Criminal Bar is facing an existential crisis.  The stakes could not be higher.  Here are a few, hopefully uncontroversial, comments from me about life as a criminal barrister….

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An emotional message from a grateful client who was found innocent

 My client was in tears after hearing the jury return a not guilty verdict.  She had waited four years for her trial and I am so pleased to have secured her acquittal. Her gratitude reminds me why I am a criminal defence lawyer and it is a privilege to sometimes have such a profound influence on someone’s life. 

Memoirs of a criminal barrister…..an interview with Dominic D’Souza

Dominic D’Souza talks for an hour about his start in law and some of his notable cases

 Dominic D’Souza interviewed about his life in law

My life in law…

 I’m being interviewed by Law Simplified for their podcast. See the above promotional poster if you feel like hearing about my years as a criminal defence barrister. 

How I might invest a jury with a concern for my client......a sample closing speech by Dominic D’Souza

 

Dominic D'Souza explains why you never know who is innocent....

 You never know who is innocent....a short video for those considering a lifetime in law.....

Dominic D'Souza on why you can never tell who is innocent or not

Dominic D'Souza comments upon rejection...Rejection in the law is to be expected. And so expect to have to reject rejection....

 My take on rejecting rejection.....

Dominic D'Souza comments on rejection in the law