Committee vacancies

Bar Council committee vacancies

Current vacancies:

Barrister Member of International Committee

Barrister Member of Ethics Committee (x3 Appointments) 

Barrister Member of Law Reform Committee (x3 Appointments)

Bar Council vacancies

View Committee Standing Orders

 

 

Barrister Member of International Committee

We are looking for one practising barrister with an EU specialism to volunteer to fill a vacancy on our International Committee.

The International Committee’s work includes promoting the Bar and international business development opportunities for barristers, providing training and support for colleagues, advancing the rule of law globally and collaborating with foreign lawyers’ organisations including Bar associations and the International Bar Association (IBA).

The Bar Council’s international team focus on trade development, international legal conferences and hosting delegations.  The team also conducts policy work on international legal practice and organises an annual rule of law lecture.

Our international work is very busy and relies on all international committee members to take a hands-on approach for the up to three years term appointment.  Meetings will typically take place every two months in London at the Bar Council offices in Holborn, with dial-in options.

 

To Apply

Candidates should send a copy of their CV accompanied by a covering letter (maximum two pages of A4) outlining their suitability for the role, describing their skills and experience that are relevant to the criteria above.

Applications should be submitted by Friday, 5 September 2025 to the International Team at: [email protected]

 

Barrister Member of Ethics Committee (x3 Appointments)

We are seeking three barristers to join our Ethics Committee, ideally with expertise in family or criminal law.  Applicants should demonstrate an interest in or experience of professional ethics and a desire to represent the Bar and support their fellow barristers.

The Ethics Committee meets six times a year and reports directly to the Bar Council’s General Management Committee.  Co-Chaired by James Hines KC and Fenner Moeran KC, supported by the executive team, its main purposes are:

  1. To keep under review the rules and guidance, governing practice as a barrister and to develop proposals for submission to the Bar Standards Board (BSB);
  2. To respond to proposals from the BSB and other bodies in respect of the professional conduct and ethics of lawyers;
  3. To guide and assist the Bar and other representative committees on issues of professional conduct and ethics, including through the ethical enquiries service;
  4. To oversee the work of the ethical enquiries service;
  5. To assist in responding to requests to the Bar Council (including from overseas) concerning the professional conduct and ethics of lawyers.

 

To Apply

Candidates should send a copy of their CV accompanied by a short written statement of no more than 200 words setting out their suitability for the role and describing their skills and experience to:

Jasmine Conway, Policy Analyst; Regulatory Issues, Ethics and Law Reform at: [email protected] by Friday, 12 September 2025.  

Jasmine Conway can also be contacted for any questions about the role.

 

Barrister Member of Law Reform Committee (x3 Appointments)

We are looking for three barristers to join our Law Reform Committee.  Experience in public law, commercial law, data protection, IP and administrative law is especially welcome. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in or experience of law reform and a desire to represent the Bar and support their fellow barristers.

The Law Reform Committee meet up to seven times a year (in-person or online) and reports directly to the Bar Council’s General Management Committee.  Chaired by Eleena Misra KC, supported by the executive, its main purposes are:

  1. To consider and develop proposals for law reform and to submit views to the Government and others where appropriate;
  2. To organise events and activities designed to demonstrate the importance of, and foster an interest in, law reform amongst the Bar and those training for a career at the Bar;
  3. To support the strategic aims of the Bar Council, as published.

 

To Apply

Candidates should send a copy of their CV accompanied by a short written statement of no more than 200 words setting out their suitability for the role and describing their skills and experience to: 

Eleanor Baker, Policy Analyst; Regulatory Issues, Ethics and Law Reform at: [email protected] by Thursday, 2 October 2025.  

Eleanor Baker can also be contacted for any questions about the role.

 

Bar Council vacancies (x11)

Bar Council vacancies have arisen in the following categories:

  • Self-employed King's Counsel
    Four casual vacancies that commence 1 January 2026 for one year, until 31 December 2026.
  • Employed King's Counsel or junior counsel over 7 years in practice
    One casual vacancy that commences 1 January 2026 for one year, until 31 December 2026.
  • Self-employed junior counsel under 7 years in practice
    Four casual vacancies that commence 1 January 2026 for one year, until 31 December 2026.
  • Employed junior counsel under 7 years in practice
    Two casual vacancies that commence 1 January 2026 for one year, until 31 December 2026.

In line with Part II, 7(d) of the Bar Council's constitution, this vacancy may be filled by appointment. 

Expressions of interest are therefore invited from practising barristers within the categories mentioned above who wish to join the Bar Council.

View the Bar Council member: overview and role profile

Members of the Bar Council are expected to attend Saturday morning Bar Council meetings (either in person or virtually) and all candidates must hold a valid practising certificate. 

This is a good opportunity for members of the Bar to gain an insight into the work of the Bar Council and to have a voice on issues affecting the profession.

To apply

Candidates are asked to submit a short statement of no more than 200 words to demonstrate their suitability for the post by 10am on 30 October 2025 to [email protected]. Late applications will not be considered. These statements will be circulated to Bar Council 2025 members who will each vote for their preferred candidate.

The Bar Council is committed to ensuring diversity in the makeup of its membership. Applications are particularly welcome from members of those groups who are underrepresented at the Bar.

Members of the Bar Council are strongly encouraged to pay the Bar Representation Fee.

Please note, members of the Bar Council are not remunerated and may not claim travel expenses.

Further information regarding membership of Bar Council can be found in the constitution. Alternatively, please email [email protected] with any queries you may have.