Careers Home
Welcome to the Bar Council’s careers and training pages.
The Careers section deals with stages of training, information on funding and timetable planning. The information in this section should help you in deciding whether to train as a barrister, taking into account personal qualities needed, financial considerations, the nature of the job, and academic requirements.
Being a barrister is an exciting and challenging profession. Barristers come from all walks of life. What we all share is a passion for stimulating work and a commitment to fighting our client’s corner. If that sounds like you, we hope you’ll consider joining us!
We hope you will find on these pages all the information you are looking for on what being a barrister involves, and how to become a barrister.
If you want more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Marisa Booker
The Bar Council
289-293 High Holborn
London WC1V LDE
Tel: 020 7611 1324
Please use the links below for further information on Careers:
Training to Become a Barrister
What Barristers Do
Practice Areas
Advice for Applicants
Funding
Profile Library
Alternative Careers
Employed Practice
The Statistics
Diversity
It's Your Call – careers brochure
Events Listings
“Speak Up For Others” scheme
