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.
Historic Liberalisation of Permitted Practice at the Bar
Search the Public Access Directory (last updated 8 November 2011).
You can also view the Public Access Directory as a Word document (last updated 5 December 2011).
In order to undertake Public Access work, barristers need to attend a one day course approved by the Bar Standards Board. Member Services offers this course which fully trains barristers to allow them to accept any Public Access instruction while also earning 6.5 CPD hours. For other providers please click here.
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 - March 2011
Public Access Model Client Care Letter to the Client in an Intermediary Case - March 2011
Public Access Model Client Care Letter (No Intermediary) - March 2011
Information for barristers, clerks and lay clients.
Search the Public Access Directory (last updated 8 November 2011).
You can also view the Public Access Directory as a Word document (last updated 5 December 2011).
In order to undertake Public Access work, barristers need to attend a one day course approved by the Bar Standards Board. Member Services offers this course which fully trains barristers to allow them to accept any Public Access instruction while also earning 6.5 CPD hours. For other providers please click here.
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 - March 2011
Public Access Model Client Care Letter to the Client in an Intermediary Case - March 2011
Public Access Model Client Care Letter (No Intermediary) - March 2011
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.
