| THEBAR | Called to ____ , expression meaning 'being admitted as a barrister' (3,3) |
| CARPET | On the ____, expression meaning 'being reprimanded by someone in authority' (6) |
| SAY | I Just Called to ___ I Love You (Stevie Wonder hit) |
| PIECES | Go to ____, expression meaning 'to lose the ability to deal with a situation' (6) |
| INHAND | Phrase meaning 'being dealt with' (2,4) |
| PLEDTO | Openly admitted, as in court |
| GLARED | Looked angry, though pleased about being admitted (6) |
| REDBAG | A barrister's burgundy cloth holdall for robes and wigs, presented by a KC/QC to a junior in recognition of their contribution to a case (3,3) |
| BAR | What you are called to as a barrister or ejected from at closing time |
| SHOVE | When push comes to ____, expression meaning 'as the need for a decision arises' (5) |
| LAWYER | A professional who could be a barrister or a solicitor (6) |
| MAINE | It was admitted as a free state as part of the Missouri Compromise |
| TOWN | Go to ____, expression meaning 'to do something enthusiastically' (4) |
| NOTHING | On a hiding to ____, expression meaning 'without hope of success' (7) |
| NEARTOONESHEART | Expression meaning 'being the object of one's close interest' (4,2,4,5) |
| ONTRIAL | Expression meaning 'being tested for suitability' (2,5) |
| RESTONESCASE | As a barrister might, carrying heavy luggage? |
| AFISH | 1988 film comedy starring John Cleese as a barrister (1,4,6,5) |
| CALLEDWANDA | 1988 film comedy starring John Cleese as a barrister (1,4,6,5) |
| PATIENT | Clear I have been admitted as a medical case (7) |
