Careers, recruitment and vacancies

The pages in this section provide information and advice on careers, recruitment and vacancies at the Bar.

Please click here to find out what barristers do.

Please click here for statistics on the Bar, including statistics on competition for pupillage and the profile of the Bar.

Please click here to view the Bar Council's careers guide, 'It's Your Call'.

Please click here to see advice for applicants to the Bar, and here for FAQs.

Please click here for further information on practice area, and here to find out more about practice options.

Please click here for information on lifestyle and culture as a barrister.

Please click here for further information on the transferable skills you will develop during your training as a barrister, and for more information on alternative careers.

Please click here for information on the academic process, and here for information on the vocational process.

Please click here for information on work experience and mini-pupillages.

Please click here for information on being Called to the Bar.

Please click here for information on pupillage.

Please click here for more information on CPD.

Please click here to see advertised 3^rd six pupillage vacancies.

Please click here if you a solicitor and are interested in transferring to the Bar.

Please click here if you are an International lawyer and are interested in practising at the Bar of England and Wales.