Pride in Practice
We're proud to celebrate Pride this month. For the first time the Inns of Court, Bar Council, the Law Society and the LGBTQ+ networks across the professions are coming together to host an event at Inner Temple to mark our shared commitment to inclusivity.
Guidance on generative AI for the Bar
Our guidance for barristers on ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) large language model systems (LLMs).
Becoming a barrister
We've refreshed our pages - come see what's new for school students, university students, graduates and pupil barristers
Cyber security at the Bar training
On-demand courses – learn anywhere, anytime, at your convenience
Race equality toolkit
Our new toolkit shows you how to act on race inequality in your chambers or organisation.
The inaugural address of the Chair of the Bar 2025
Barbara Mills KC, Chair of the Bar, delivered her inaugural address on 8 January 2025
Stop it - the duty to prevent sexual harassment
Read our blog exploring what the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 means for the Bar
Bar Representation Fee
With your support we can do more to champion access to justice and give the Bar a stronger voice. Subscribe and get exclusive money-saving benefits
Chambers Management Panel
Find out more about the Bar Council’s work to support barristers and chambers professionals with the effective management of chambers.
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Bar Council online support services
Guides and templates
Visit our Ethics and practice hub
Find a wide range of guides, resources, and templates on ethics and practice management for barristers and chambers
News
90% of pupils have positive experience but stress levels and doubt about future at the Bar increasing, new survey finds
A new survey of pupils has found that a vast majority of new barristers say they've had a positive pupillage experience with 8 in 10 feeling well supported by chambers or their employer.
Legal Aid cyber incident – updates for the Bar
The Legal Aid Agency has been the subject of a serious cyber incident. This page provides updates for the Bar
Bar Council urges more chambers to sign Women in Law Pledge on its 6th anniversary
The Bar Council says "true equity remains a work in progress" as it encourages chambers to sign the Women in Law Pledge which is marking its 6-year anniversary.
What you might have missed at Bar Conference 2025
Our round up of Bar Conference 2025
News
Training and events
