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Leon Kazakos

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Friendly neighbourhood silk KC, 2 Hare Court. www.2harecourt.com/barrister/leon-k… Vice Chair, Kalisher Trust.

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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Hello… The Kalisher Play. Tickets now on sale. Click link: shorturl.at/7paAG
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Best of luck to everyone waiting for news of their pupillage application this morning.
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
The winner of this year’s £2000 Kalisher Essay Prize is Bridgit Tai. The runner up prize of £500 goes to Lucy Burgin at 3 Raymond Buildings. You will shortly be able to read their essays on Kalisher’s website. Many congratulations to both of them.
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
300 to do to complete September. Then I will never do another as long as I live. Nearly at £2000 raised. Thank you if you’ve donated already. fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/leons-g...
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Leon's Giving Page
Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. I’m taking on the 100 Push-Ups a Day Challenge to help raise money for Cancer Research UK. Please show your support and help fund life-saving research by donat...
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
The Kalisher Trust Advocacy Training Course — Autumn 2025 applications are now open www.thekalishertrust.org/2025/09/03/t...
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The Kalisher Trust Advocacy Training Course — Autumn 2025 applications are now open - The Kalisher Trust
We are pleased to announce that the Trust will be organising its coveted criminal advocacy training course in Autumn 2025, and applications are now open. The course runs over six evening sessions in t...
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
This was a stupid idea and I hate it already. If you can spare £5 to see me through the pain of the below I'd be very grateful. fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/leons-g...
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Leon's Giving Page
Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. I’m taking on the 100 Push-Ups a Day Challenge to help raise money for Cancer Research UK. Please show your support and help fund life-saving research by donat...
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Speaking personally I’m disinclined to be the generation at the Bar that nods through partial abolition of the right to jury trial.
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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
At our session on evolving the culture at the Bar we’re discussing bullying and harassment and the upcoming report. @leonkazakos.bsky.social said Bar leaders all have a duty to be reflective of their style and set the tone. He urged everyone: “don’t be a bystander”.
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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Good morning from Birmingham where we're hosting Bar Conference 2025 on the @midlandcircuit.bsky.social. We've got a packed agenda - justice under review, Justice Minister Sarah Sackman KC MP, the Lady Chief Justice Bns Carr, evolving the culture at the Bar & more. Follow along today for updates.
A large conference room with people sitting around tables talking
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Kalisher internship with the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC). The internship lasts for 12 months on a full time basis - funded at £24,245. You will need to show exceptional promise as a criminal advocate. Deadline 12.6.25. careers.ccrc.gov.uk/job/714359
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Kalisher Intern
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Fingers crossed for everyone waiting for pupillage news tomorrow.
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Kalisher Essay Competition 2025 Winner & Runner up announced www.thekalishertrust.org/2025/05/06/k...
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Kalisher Essay Competition 2025 – Winner and runner-up announced - The Kalisher Trust
The Trust is delighted to announce that Joshua Clements, a pupil at 23ES, is the winner of the Trust’s 2025 Essay competition. Anjelica Smerin, a pupil at Mountford Chambers received the runner up pri...
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Imposition of community and custodial sentences - Effective from 1 April 2025 www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/overarching-...
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Imposition of community and custodial sentences – Effective from 1 April 2025 – Sentencing
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
I wake up in Punxsutawney, and it's always February 2nd, and there's nothing I can do about it.
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
The Kalisher Trust & Gray’s Inn host this year’s clothing fair on 20 February.
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Kalisher Essay Competition 2025 is now open. www.thekalishertrust.org/2025/01/13/k...
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Kalisher Essay Competition 2025 - The Kalisher Trust
The Kalisher Essay Competition carries a substantial prize of £2,000 for the winner and £500 for the runner up. This year, the Kalisher Essay Competition is open to a wider cohort of candidates than i...
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Konstantina Nouka is fundraising for Muscular Dystrophy UK. Here’s their JustGiving page, if you’d like to donate: www.justgiving.com/page/konstan...
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Konstantina's fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy UK
Help Konstantina Nouka raise money to support Muscular Dystrophy UK
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
2 Hare Court increases its annual pupillage award for September 2026 intake, to £60,000. vacancies.pupillagegateway.com/jobs/job/2-H...
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2 Hare Court – 12 Months – September 2026 | 06 February, 2025 | Jobs and careers with Bar Council
Jobs and careers with Bar Council - 2 Hare Court regards pupillage as an essential investment in the future of Chambers and the Bar. Our approach is to offer thoroughly comprehensive training in all a...
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Excited for my first bluesky #duvetknowitschristmas @rhodri.biz
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
donate.refuge.org.uk/page/159092/...
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Help make Christmas magical this year.
When you give to Refuge this Christmas, you’ll make a child’s face light up for the first time in a long time – and lighten the load for a mum when she sees their happy smile. Help make Christmas mag...
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
catvent
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
If you are committed to pay equality and fair distribution of work at the Bar, Rebecca’s work as Circuit EDI Chair will be of real help. oldsquare.co.uk/how-to-tackl...
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How to tackle the Gender Pay Gap – Part 1: How to get data and analyse it. - Old Square Chambers
Rebecca Tuck KC, as Chair of EDI for the South Eastern Circuit, has been considering how we can best tackle...
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Final Message to Circuit. mailchi.mp/southeastcir...
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SEC Leader's Message - December 2024
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Incoming Circuit Team 1.1.25
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Pupillage Fair North for Kalisher Trust.
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Circuit AGM this thursday 28.11.24, following which announcement of new Circuit Leader, Recorder, Juniors… stay tuned.
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Quiet celebration tonight of the 7 year anniversary of the mangling of surname into Kazookos by prosecuting counsel. Happy days.
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Short lived but pretty while it lasted.
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Sunday night Tiger
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Quick shout out to Mrs K. x
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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Chair of the Western Circuit Jo Martin KC delivers her report to #BarCouncil She says she is awed by how much barristers put into supporting other barristers through their voluntary work Bar Council and circuits.
Jo Martin KC standing at a high table speaking with a Teams meeting screen behind her.
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board (CLAAB) annual report 2024 www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board (CLAAB) annual report 2024
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Very pleased that Rebecca Malczewski and James Cox have both accepted an invitation to join chambers, following the successful completion of their pupillages. bit.ly/4hJc7O2
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2 Hare Court Welcomes New Tenants Rebecca Malczewski and James Cox - 2 Hare Court | London Barristers Chambers
We are delighted to announce that Rebecca Malczewski and James Cox have both accepted an invitation to join chambers, following the successful completion of their pupillages.
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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
📣 Calling all 2025 pupillage applicants. We know that the process of applying for pupillage can be a complicated one. Join our Q&A webinar next year to help you feel more confident and gain a better understanding of how to apply. Book your free place: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...
small colourful graphics of legal scales, laptops, books and essays in the background of a teal box with white writing that reads "Making the most of your pupillage gateway application Thursday 16 January 5:30pm to 7pm, online
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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
💻 Join us next week for our disability inclusion webinar. This year the focus is on neurodiversity at the Bar. The session is designed to help those supervising and supporting neurodivergent pupils and colleagues. Find out more and book your free place: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...
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Joanna Hardy-Susskind @joannahs.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
Last year, 1436 criminal court hearings were delayed because there was no barrister to represent one side or the other. Back in 2019, that number was just 71. For Counsel I ask: Where have all the criminal barristers gone?
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 31/10/2024
If you’re a first six pupil in the South East, the Circuit and I are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow evening.
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 01/10/2024
As many South Eastern Circuit Silks as I could find in the crowd.
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 30/09/2024
5/6 leader types
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 29/09/2024
The South Eastern Circuit thanks @brummybar.bsky.social as she steps down as Leader of the Midland Circuit. A true Leader, considerate, clever and energetic we will all miss her.
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JHKC @viewfromthenorth.bsky.social · 26/09/2024
The Northern and North Eastern Circuit as hosting Pupillage Fair: North on 30th November. Come and learn about a career up North! Sign up here - www.eventbrite.com/e/pupillage-... www.eventbrite.com/e/pupillage-...
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Pupillage Fair (North)
Organised by the North Eastern Circuit and Northern Circuit and supported by the Bar Council.
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 24/09/2024
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 18/09/2024
2 Hare Court's mini-pupillage programme is open for applications for 2025. Please see Chambers website for the timetable and details of how to apply. www.2harecourt.com/careers/mini...
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Mini-Pupillage - 2 Hare Court | London Barristers Chambers
Mini-Pupillage is an excellent opportunity for you to make an informed decision about whether a career as a barrister is for you.
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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 15/09/2024
We’re in Brighton for the 1st of our party conference discussions. For the Bar - @leonkazakos.bsky.social sets out the consequences of cuts to justice funding. “Legal aid has been a political football”, he says. The earlier you can access legal advice the fewer problems down the line. #libdemconf
Leon Kazakos KC speaking to an audience as part of a panel discussion. To the left is a banner for the Law Society.
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 14/09/2024
Talk to Spot is an invaluable tool in addressing inappropriate and abusive behaviour. If you are affected by any such behaviour and you are at the Bar in the South East, and you feel able, I would like to hear about it directly from you to see if the Circuit can support and help.
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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 09/09/2024
Calling all barristers: Could you stand for election to Bar Council in 2025? We're looking for people like you who can represent the profession. Nominations are now open until 20 September. Find out more and apply: www.barcouncil.org.uk/about/bar-co...
White text on a pink background reads: “Could you represent your peers on the Bar Council? We're looking for barristers like you to join the Bar Council in 2025 for a three-year term. Find out more at barcouncil.org.uk/elections”. On the right is a white ballot box with the Bar Council logo on it. A teal banner across the bottom right corner reads: “Nominations now open.”
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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 09/09/2024
Mat Hardyman’s family are raising funds in his memory, through The Kalisher Trust to nuture talent at the Bar. A firm supporter of legal aid, Mat believed in the need for everyone to have access to expert representation. Donations can be made online at www.thekalishertrust.org/donate/donat...
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Donate Form - The Kalisher Trust
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