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Opportunity to represent the UK delegation on CCBE Committees and Networks

The Bar Council is inviting expressions of interest for five roles on committees and networks of the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe, known as the CCBE.

The CCBE represents the bars and law societies of Europe, and acts as the voice of the European legal profession on issues affecting lawyers, the rule of law, access to justice and the administration of justice.

 

Following approval of changes to the agreement concerning CCBE membership of the UK delegation, there is now an opportunity to appoint members to the following voluntary roles:

 

  1. Expert to the CCBE Migration Committee
    Migration_ToR.pdf
    Migration Committee Terms of Reference

    63 KB

  2. Representative on the Rule of Law Contact Points Network
    Rule of Law Contact Points Network_ToR.pdf
    RCPN Terms of Reference

    226 KB

  3. Representative on the Training Network
    Training Network_ToR.pdf
    Training Network Terms of Reference

    189 KB

  4. Representative on the Future of the Legal Profession and Legal Services Network
    Future Network_ToR.pdf
    Future Network Terms of Reference

    173 KB

  5. Representative on the Bars’ IT Experts Network
    Bars' IT Experts Network_ToR.pdf
    Bars IT Experts Network

    184 KB

Successful applicants will represent the UK delegation on the relevant CCBE committee or network.

Members of CCBE committees, networks and working groups contribute to the work of the relevant committee or network on the basis of their expertise in the relevant field of law or practice area.

This includes:

  • participating in discussions
  • responding to requests for comments or feedback within deadlines, and
  • helping ensure that the UK delegation is kept informed of relevant policy developments.

 

How to apply

Applicants should send:

  • a copy of their CV; and
  • a short application statement setting out their suitability for the role, including relevant skills, experience and expertise.

Please state clearly which role or roles you wish to be considered for.

Applications should be sent to [email protected] 

Application close date:  Thursday, 25 June 2026

 

Further information

Where more than one suitable applicant comes forward for a role, the UK delegation may hold a vote to appoint, which can impact the overall appointment process timeline.

Members are expected to participate actively and to inform the Head of the UK delegation if they are no longer able to fulfil the role, so that a replacement can be appointed.

All internal CCBE documents and non-public information shared in the context of committee or network work are confidential and must not be shared with third parties who are not CCBE members, unless agreed with the Secretariat.