Nigel Booth
@theboothmeister.bsky.social
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I train barristers at Liverpool & Manchester. Bar Course Programme Team member at University of Law. Nine Chambers (formerly 9 St John Street). Views not my employer’s, maybe not even mine. Caveats and lemon meringue pie.
I train barristers at Liverpool & Manchester. Bar Course Programme Team member at University of Law. Nine Chambers (formerly 9 St John Street). Views not my employer’s, maybe not even mine. Caveats and lemon meringue pie.
Many congratulations to the #BPC students from my Manchester and Liverpool campuses of the University of Law who learned last week you had passed your assessments! We are very proud of you. It's great that I am able to share here some of the positive feedback you have given us. Thank you.
July 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Many congratulations to the #BPC students from my Manchester and Liverpool campuses of the University of Law who learned last week you had passed your assessments! We are very proud of you. It's great that I am able to share here some of the positive feedback you have given us. Thank you.
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Some thoughts on imposter syndrome.
This is the 3rd year that I've had the privilege of sitting on scholarship panels for Middle Temple. 2nd as chair of a panel, if you don't very much mind!
Thing is, every time, that involves 3 days in a room with two experts in their fields and... 1/9
This is the 3rd year that I've had the privilege of sitting on scholarship panels for Middle Temple. 2nd as chair of a panel, if you don't very much mind!
Thing is, every time, that involves 3 days in a room with two experts in their fields and... 1/9
April 24, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Some thoughts on imposter syndrome.
This is the 3rd year that I've had the privilege of sitting on scholarship panels for Middle Temple. 2nd as chair of a panel, if you don't very much mind!
Thing is, every time, that involves 3 days in a room with two experts in their fields and... 1/9
This is the 3rd year that I've had the privilege of sitting on scholarship panels for Middle Temple. 2nd as chair of a panel, if you don't very much mind!
Thing is, every time, that involves 3 days in a room with two experts in their fields and... 1/9
Loving our new digs at Nine Chambers, Freetrade, Manchester.
April 9, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Loving our new digs at Nine Chambers, Freetrade, Manchester.
Decoding the present is the cornerstone of effective strategy. In this insightful McKinsey piece, Richard Rumelt underscores the importance of diagnosing the current situation as a precursor to strategic planning. #StrategicThinking #Leadership #BusinessStrategy
www.mckinsey.com/capabilities...
www.mckinsey.com/capabilities...
Why bad strategy is a ‘social contagion’
Richard Rumelt explains how to develop good strategies that aim to solve problems, and he shares why bad strategy is a social contagion.
www.mckinsey.com
April 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Decoding the present is the cornerstone of effective strategy. In this insightful McKinsey piece, Richard Rumelt underscores the importance of diagnosing the current situation as a precursor to strategic planning. #StrategicThinking #Leadership #BusinessStrategy
www.mckinsey.com/capabilities...
www.mckinsey.com/capabilities...
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Trump can’t run again. It’s very simple. If he does it’ll be struck down by the Supreme Court. If they don’t there won’t be much left of the US constitutional order.
In addition, he’ll likely be too old and too unpopular to run in 2028 even if he were constitutionally able.
In addition, he’ll likely be too old and too unpopular to run in 2028 even if he were constitutionally able.
March 31, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Trump can’t run again. It’s very simple. If he does it’ll be struck down by the Supreme Court. If they don’t there won’t be much left of the US constitutional order.
In addition, he’ll likely be too old and too unpopular to run in 2028 even if he were constitutionally able.
In addition, he’ll likely be too old and too unpopular to run in 2028 even if he were constitutionally able.
POV: you call your client and he only makes the prosecution case stronger
‘When asked about his defence officials texting war plans to The Atlantic editor yesterday, Donald Trump said he knew "nothing" about the story.’
news.sky.com/story/trumps...
‘When asked about his defence officials texting war plans to The Atlantic editor yesterday, Donald Trump said he knew "nothing" about the story.’
news.sky.com/story/trumps...
US security breach latest: Trump's team accused of being 'complete amateurs' - as world reacts in disbelief to secret war plans leak
There's disbelief around the world after a journalist was accidentally added to a group chat in which US officials were planning military strikes. Messages include JD Vance and Pete Hegseth bluntly cr...
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March 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
POV: you call your client and he only makes the prosecution case stronger
‘When asked about his defence officials texting war plans to The Atlantic editor yesterday, Donald Trump said he knew "nothing" about the story.’
news.sky.com/story/trumps...
‘When asked about his defence officials texting war plans to The Atlantic editor yesterday, Donald Trump said he knew "nothing" about the story.’
news.sky.com/story/trumps...
I like to talk about the element of chance with my students on the Bar Practice Course...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pirw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pirw...
Take a chance with The University of Law
YouTube video by The University of Law
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March 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I like to talk about the element of chance with my students on the Bar Practice Course...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pirw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pirw...
@waterstones.bsky.social: a big up to your excellent staff at Manchester Deansgate. Asked me if I’d made a special trip there, I said all trips to Waterstones are special - then a shared nod and smile, we know it to be true.
March 20, 2025 at 8:37 AM
@waterstones.bsky.social: a big up to your excellent staff at Manchester Deansgate. Asked me if I’d made a special trip there, I said all trips to Waterstones are special - then a shared nod and smile, we know it to be true.
I applaud the BBC Radio for creating the digital channel Radio 3 Unwind. I just wish it didn’t play relentlessly miserable music.
February 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I applaud the BBC Radio for creating the digital channel Radio 3 Unwind. I just wish it didn’t play relentlessly miserable music.
Come and join me and our lecturer team teaching trainee barristers at our Manchester campus!
"We are particularly interested in hearing from solicitors and barristers with higher rights or advocacy experience in civil litigation to teach on the Bar Practice Course."
careers.law.ac.uk/job/671693
"We are particularly interested in hearing from solicitors and barristers with higher rights or advocacy experience in civil litigation to teach on the Bar Practice Course."
careers.law.ac.uk/job/671693
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Law at The University of Law
Apply now for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Law, Manchester at The University of Law
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February 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Come and join me and our lecturer team teaching trainee barristers at our Manchester campus!
"We are particularly interested in hearing from solicitors and barristers with higher rights or advocacy experience in civil litigation to teach on the Bar Practice Course."
careers.law.ac.uk/job/671693
"We are particularly interested in hearing from solicitors and barristers with higher rights or advocacy experience in civil litigation to teach on the Bar Practice Course."
careers.law.ac.uk/job/671693
Yesterday morning I was pleased to have an opportunity to speak with students about the University of Law’s #BPC and how to get ready for a career as a barrister.
Also there was a criminal litigation taster session on hearsay evidence - a tough concept to get to grips with, but rewarding!
Also there was a criminal litigation taster session on hearsay evidence - a tough concept to get to grips with, but rewarding!
January 24, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Yesterday morning I was pleased to have an opportunity to speak with students about the University of Law’s #BPC and how to get ready for a career as a barrister.
Also there was a criminal litigation taster session on hearsay evidence - a tough concept to get to grips with, but rewarding!
Also there was a criminal litigation taster session on hearsay evidence - a tough concept to get to grips with, but rewarding!
Good merch from @thecriminalbar.bsky.social at the Pupillage Fair North yesterday.
December 1, 2024 at 9:39 AM
Good merch from @thecriminalbar.bsky.social at the Pupillage Fair North yesterday.
Exciting day today at the first Pupillage Fair North. Fun to let students know about my forthcoming book with @viewfromthenorth.bsky.social from Routledge.
November 30, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Exciting day today at the first Pupillage Fair North. Fun to let students know about my forthcoming book with @viewfromthenorth.bsky.social from Routledge.
I’m going to object to the lawyers’ use of the word ‘historical’ here. Was there misconduct - this is the only question. Describing the timeframe in this manner does not assist.
news.sky.com/story/master...
news.sky.com/story/master...
MasterChef's Gregg Wallace steps down as Kirsty Wark among 13 who claim he made inappropriate sexual jokes
Production company Banijay UK said the 60-year-old was "committed to fully co-operating throughout the process".
news.sky.com
November 28, 2024 at 4:26 PM
I’m going to object to the lawyers’ use of the word ‘historical’ here. Was there misconduct - this is the only question. Describing the timeframe in this manner does not assist.
news.sky.com/story/master...
news.sky.com/story/master...
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Shocking news. 36% of UK children are living in poverty according to the latest Social Metrics Commission research (I am one of the Commissioners)
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
November 18, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Shocking news. 36% of UK children are living in poverty according to the latest Social Metrics Commission research (I am one of the Commissioners)
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Charming and engaging if a little underwhelming.
November 17, 2024 at 12:13 PM
Charming and engaging if a little underwhelming.
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By the way, the relentless, resourceful and very effective housing conditions campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa is now on here @kwajo.bsky.social He turned a twitter account into both a media spotlight on social housing tenants left in appalling conditions, and vehicle for argument for real change.
November 15, 2024 at 7:53 PM
By the way, the relentless, resourceful and very effective housing conditions campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa is now on here @kwajo.bsky.social He turned a twitter account into both a media spotlight on social housing tenants left in appalling conditions, and vehicle for argument for real change.
Here at my Manchester campus of the University of Law we are excited every year for our flagship mooting competition held in association with the Manchester Business and Property Courts Forum. We were pleased to welcome five full and part time judges to adjudicate the rounds yesterday. A great day!
November 10, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Here at my Manchester campus of the University of Law we are excited every year for our flagship mooting competition held in association with the Manchester Business and Property Courts Forum. We were pleased to welcome five full and part time judges to adjudicate the rounds yesterday. A great day!
Such a good day today with our Head of BPC Beverley Dawes at this year’s UKEC United Kingdom Education Centre Law Fair at Manchester Central. Meeting law students interested in our #BPC.
October 19, 2024 at 5:37 PM
Such a good day today with our Head of BPC Beverley Dawes at this year’s UKEC United Kingdom Education Centre Law Fair at Manchester Central. Meeting law students interested in our #BPC.
Along with some #BPC alumni, today I was honoured to talk about The University of Law’s Bar Practice Course with a group of Malaysian 3rd year LLB students from the School of Law and Social Justice, University of Liverpool. You have such an exciting journey ahead!
October 5, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Along with some #BPC alumni, today I was honoured to talk about The University of Law’s Bar Practice Course with a group of Malaysian 3rd year LLB students from the School of Law and Social Justice, University of Liverpool. You have such an exciting journey ahead!
Anyone who had worked in the criminal justice system knows this is one of the biggest problems: nowhere to go. From today’s Times.
www.thetimes.com/article/9b36...
www.thetimes.com/article/9b36...
September 22, 2024 at 7:43 AM
Anyone who had worked in the criminal justice system knows this is one of the biggest problems: nowhere to go. From today’s Times.
www.thetimes.com/article/9b36...
www.thetimes.com/article/9b36...
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #6,169,627!
September 19, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #6,169,627!