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This audio-visual public lecture will consider, through the life and art of David Bowie, two key figures within Christian existentialism, both of whom emphasised that a truly authentic life can only be lived in relation to God. First, it will consider the so-called ‘father of existentialism,’ Søren Kierkegaard and his idea of a ‘leap of faith.’ Second, it will consider the more mystical Christianity of Simone Weil and especially her idea of ‘decreation.’ David Bowie was a deeply spiritual person who had a complex relationship with religion. Nevertheless, the lecture well suggest that we might view Bowie as having made Kierkegaard’s leap in 1976, even if it didn’t last, and that we might view Bowie’s approach to art generally through the lens of Weil’s idea of ‘decreation,’ an approach that requires us to get ourselves out of the way. Free to attend.

Legal Cheek’s first Virtual Law Fair of the new 2026-27 student and graduate recruitment cycle. Applications are now open.

It's the first legal careers event of the autumn and features video walk-ins with 60 leading law firms, including all of the Magic Circle, leading US in London, international and national firms across the UK, plus six back-to-back careers and commercial awareness workshops delivered by leading lawyers.

Free to attend.

FTB will be offering interested students an opportunity to attend and participate in a Virtual Mini Pupillage Day.

During the course of the day, participants will hear from members and staff about pupillage and tenancy in FTB, including the application and interview process and insights from all levels of seniority about practice in FTB’s areas of specialism. There will also be opportunities to take part in interactive advocacy exercises, discuss leading cases Chambers has been involved in and ask any burning questions about FTB, pupillage and the Bar in general.

Those who are at least in their second year of a qualifying law degree or who have commenced the GDL or other graduate-entry LLB courses are eligible to apply. Prospective applicants should send their CV and a cover letter by email to pupillage@ftbchambers.co.ukLink opens in a new window by 4pm on 14 August 2026.

We will let participants know if they have secured a place by w/c 7 September 2026.

This will take the form of a panel discussion with members of chambers with different specialisms within chambers’ practice areas and at different stages of their career. For those attending in person, there will be an opportunity to chat to members in a more informal setting after the panel discussion.

Students are encouraged to submit questions for the panel in advance to events@ftbchambers.co.uk and by 14 October. These will be answered anonymously by the panel on the evening. Topics covered will include:

• An insight into the planning and environmental Bar
• Path to the Bar as non-law student
• What is FTB Chambers looking for in candidates?
• Tips for the application process and interviews
• Life as a pupil
• Pupillage to tenancy
• Practice as a junior tenant

In person places are limited and are only available to individuals who are currently undertaking or who have already passed the Bar Practice Course. All other interested individuals are welcome to join online. Places must be booked in advance by emailing events@ftbchambers.co.uk.