Joel Semakula
@JKSemakula
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council flat kid turned barrister showcasing the art of the possible. Although, can’t make a latte to save my life RT=/endorsement
London, England
Joined May 2011
One of my earliest memories is reading the words in my first (Ugandan) passport: "valid for every country EXCEPT South Africa." Issue date: early 90s Ever since I read that sentence, I've been fascinated by this corner of the continent. Storytime! THREAD 🧵 1/18 (buckle up)
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Can't think of many better illustrations of how badly we have botched housing policy than the fact that our bill for housing homeless families (£2.8bn pa) is now higher than the money we spend each year on new affordable housing (£2.3bn) https://t.co/ACqB1T0En7
insidehousing.co.uk
Councils in England spent a record £2.8bn on temporary accommodation last year, with the annual bill rising by 25% as the homelessness crisis deepens.
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Oh Kemi, I’m not sure if that sounds as good as you think it does
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You can think something is wrong without thinking the law has to intervene to stop it happening
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Good luck to everyone waiting on pupillage news today. If it works out - well done! Go celebrate - this is your moment. If it doesn't, remember that it took many of us more than one go. Take a bit of time and if you still have it in you, go again!
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1/4:📢From Career Change to Leading Chambers: Joel Semakula's Journey to the UK Bar ⚖️ We’re pleased to share the latest episode of The Barrister Blueprint podcast featuring Mr Joel Semakula (@JKSemakula), a Barrister at Landmark Chambers in conversation with Ms Lauren Williams.
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🎙️ New podcast drop - the Barrister Blueprint. 5 years at the Bar = bundles, Premier Inns & interesting moments in court. Reflections, real talk & a cheeky nod to The Traitors. Whether you’re celebrating pupillage or picking yourself up—this one’s for you. 🎧 Tune in now.
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I’m Ugandan People are more scared tweeting about {redacted} than Museveni
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Barrister/self-employed friends: What software do you use to store your receipts? My current manual approach is clearly not fit for purpose.
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How many more once-in-a-lifetime recession-creating depressing events does our generation have to endure:
bbc.co.uk
"Xi is a smart guy and we'll end up making a very good deal," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.
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I’m pro environment but also want my hummus to come with a proper cover 😩
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35 and grateful All I need now is some land. Respect to the law Respect for the law Respect to halal And respect to God ✌🏿
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I’m in Brixton Post Office picking up a package and the young lady at window next to me asks for a money travel card for Thailand Me: oh I did Thailand many years ago, did the Lonely Planet route - Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos Her: what’s Lonely Planet? Me:
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Been in a planning inquiry all week so I’m 2 episodes behind on #Traitors, which makes this a very dangerous place. I’ll speak to you all again at 9
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Where’s Trumps press release? He’ll be riding this one for a while.
bbc.co.uk
It comes as Israeli strikes have killed dozens in Gaza ahead of the truce which is expected to take effect on Sunday.
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