On-demand training courses
Stay on top of your continuing professional development (CPD) this summer, learn anywhere, anytime.
Law reform essay competition is now open
Our competition is free to enter and closes on 23 October. Check out what you could win, tips for writing your essay and more detail about how to enter.
DoctorLine
Speak to a GP whenever you need to. DoctorLine is an exclusive benefit for Bar Representation Fee subscribers.
Law reform lecture by Sir Nicholas Mostyn
A priceless inheritance. Watch the lecture recording and download Sir Nicholas's monograph on family law, open justice and the rule of law.
Becoming a barrister
See our top tips for school students, university students, graduates and pupil barristers
Guidance on generative AI for the Bar
Our guidance for barristers on ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) large language model systems (LLMs).
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
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
Reinstate Chief Justice of Ghana, says Bar Council and Commonwealth Lawyers Association
The Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) have called on the President and Government of Ghana to immediately reinstate Justice Gertrude A.E.S. Torkornoo.
Bar Council calls for ‘urgent and comprehensive’ investigation into HMCTS IT incident
The Bar Council is calling for an investigation as the HMCTS IT bug may have caused miscarriages of justice.
Bar Council AGM notice 2025
The meeting will take place on 13 September
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