Public Access
The Public Access Rules came into force in July 2004 and members of the public are now able, in many circumstances, to instruct a barrister direct.
Search the Public Access Directory.
You can also view the Public Access Directory as a Word document.
In order to undertake Public Access work, barristers need to attend a one day course held by the College of Law. You can search the Bar Standards Board's CPD Courses Database for details on forthcoming courses. More information about this course is available on the College of Law website.
If you have undertaken the course and wish to appear on the Public Access Directory, please complete this form.
In this section you will find information about the public access provisions for lay clients, barristers and clerks. You can also find the model client care letters.
Client Care Letters
Model client care letter to intermediary
Model client care letter to lay client
Model client care letter to lay client in an intermediary case
Information for barristers, clerks and lay clients.
Conditional Fee Agreement Work on Public Access
Identification Obligations in Public and Licensed Access Work
Licensed Access – General and Introductory
Public Access Guidance for Barristers
Public Access Guidance for Clerks
Public Access: Guidance for Lay Clients
Recovery of Costs in Non-Solicitor Cases
Role of Barrister in Non-Solicitor Cases
Read Public Access to the Bar: 5 Years of Success. This is a selection of case studies.
