Thank you.
2007-08-01 05:49:28 · 5 answers · asked by Joseph B 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I am in a set of barristers chambers, one of the largest in the UK. I interview applicant's on a regular basis. I have no idea whether any of them are Freemasons but what I can say is that the majority of successful applicants are of a gender and religion which makes it very unlikely they are.
It may be different in construction law sets of chambers.
I rather suspect freemasonry is big in the police and similar hierarchical organizations, but in the legal world, especially where barristers are concerned; merit is all - we can't afford to have anything less than the very best as members contributing to our chambers - freemasons or not.
2007-08-01 11:05:22 · answer #1 · answered by JZD 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is often a case of contacts, the old saying of "It's not what you know but who you know" applies. It goes to say that if you have contacts anywher from the local Golf Club etc including the Masons it will help your chances. people naturally like to take on people they know. I am not a Mason and do not defend them
2007-08-01 06:04:44 · answer #2 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this were so, how would women ever obtain pupillages?
2007-08-01 08:21:04 · answer #3 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roll your trouser leg up and dance on one leg and I`ll tell you.
2007-08-01 08:33:48 · answer #4 · answered by firebobby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as if anyone would answer a question like this...
2007-08-01 08:17:52 · answer #5 · answered by Jon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋