Race at the Bar: Three years on
Our follow up report calls on individuals, chambers and organisations at the Bar to step up work on race equality and keep the momentum going.
Race equality toolkit
Our new toolkit shows you how to act on race inequality in your chambers or organisation.
Harassment support
During the Christmas season we see a spike in harassment reports. If you see it or experience it, there is support available for you.
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
Disability History Month
Watch the recording of our Disability inclusion: Neurodiversity at the Bar session from 19 November, supporting chambers professionals, pupils and barristers.
How to approach pupillage applications
Now you can view vacancies on our Pupillage Gateway and begin to plan which chambers and organisations you'll apply to, here are some top tips from incoming pupil Emma Talbot, based on her experience of applying over the past 4 years.
Cyber security at the Bar training
On-demand courses – learn anywhere, anytime, at your convenience
Manifesto for justice
Our manifesto makes the case for change to the justice system with 8 recommendations for the current government.
Back the Bar
Support the Bar Council's essential work by subscribing to the Bar Representation Fee during Authorisation to Practise.
Guidance on generative AI for the Bar
The Bar Council has guidance for barristers on ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) large language model systems (LLMs).
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
Russia sanctions
View our statement from 25 February 2022
Guidance and information on the sanctions imposed by the UK on Russia.
In the press
Bar Council response to serious misconduct findings against Jo Sidhu KC
The tribunal delivered its findings on 9 December
Race at the Bar: time to double down on race equality work
Our new race at the Bar report reveals there has been some progress on access, retention, progression and culture. But there is much more work to do.
General Council of the Bar 2025/26 practising certificate fees and budget consultation
The General Council of the Bar has published the 2025/26 practising certificate fees and budget for consultation
First civil legal aid increase since 1996 long overdue
The Bar Council has welcomed the proposed additional £20 million a year for legal aid in housing and immigration
In the press
Training and events
