As admirable as that is and as someone who is from a similar background who also wants to study law and join the Bar, I can empathise with your sentiment. Unfortunately, enjoyment doesn't pay the bills. It is inevitable that some of the best lawyers simply won't be able to afford to perform legal aid work.

Unless the new scheme is adjusted to account for the fact that one-size does not fit all cases then the people for whom these reforms were intended to help will ultimately suffer.

Michael, Luton, England

The only person that will suffer at the end of the day is the poor client who is represented by someone who does 1/2 a job because he is getting paid 1/2 the rate he was getting. There will be more injustices and the Legal Services Commission (LSC) are a bunch of morons. The LSC spent £27,000 (on 3 lemon solicitors) on my civil claim, got a barristers advice saying claim should proceed and promptly the LSC withdrew the certificate. What a waste of taxpayers money.

Simon, London, UK

I am a student barrister, I am not from a well off background, and I am the only person from my family perusing a professional career. However, with that in mind, it is hard for me create my own connections with barristers, as there are very busy with their daily commitments, and may not be willing to assist me in any way, from experience.

What should a person like me do? What can I do?

Does it actually matter if you have studied at these old universities, some of my friends have studied at these so called top universities, and no disrespect, but I don’t think there are any different to me on the Bar Vocational Course.

I have always wanted to become a barrister. Firstly not because of the money, Secondly, not because of the status a person ascertains, it is because I will and do enjoy it, should that matter, doesn’t that show commitment, dedication.

So, with these issues on legal aid and fees related problems are important, just enjoy what you do.

Ali, Yorkshire,