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International

The International Secretariat is the principal point of contact for enquiries relating to the international relations of the Bar Council with jurisdictions in other countries and for information on the international interests and activities of the Bar Council including the work of the International Committee.

The Bar Council has close links with Bar Associations in other countries and is a member of the Council of European Bars and Law Societies (CCBE), the International Bar Association (IBA) and the International Criminal Bar (ICB). There are links to the websites of these and other international organisations in the Links section of this site. The Bar Council also monitors developments at the European institutions in Brussels and works for the interests of the Bar in Brussels through our Brussels Office.

In addition to its international policy function the International Relations Secretariat can provide contact details for barristers seeking rights of audience in a jurisdiction outside England and Wales. Barristers and lawyers who have qualified in other jurisdictions including other countries wishing to practice in England and Wales should contact the Secretary to the Joint Regulations Committee at the Bar Council. Students or barristers from either the UK or overseas seeking information on pupillages in the UK and Europe should contact the Education and Training Department.

For all enquiries related to international relations please contact Christian Wisskirchen, International Relations Manager.  


International Resources

You can read the regular International News & Events bulletins published in Bar News on this site.

In response to a strong international interest, the International Committee of the Bar Council has produced, "A Guide to Professional Conduct and Discipline of the Legal Profession".

For international clients who wish to instruct a Barrister please refer to,“A Brief Guide to Using a Barrister”, available in English (PDF or Word), Mandarin (PDF) and Arabic (PDF) . Hard copies are available from the Bar Council.