Bar Placement Scheme student application form

If you’re interested in applying for this year’s Bar Placement Scheme, please complete the form below. Applications should be submitted by 23:59 on Thursday 14 May 2026.

Application guidance 

  • Consider who will be reading your application – this is a professional placement, so you should avoid being controversial for the sake of standing out. You might stand out in the wrong way
  • Use the word count as much as possible. Very short answers are unlikely to give enough information and very long answers will look like they lack focus
  • Think carefully about your reasons for wanting to explore being a barrister. We want to see evidence of interest in the Bar and in the law more generally  
  • Don’t worry if you don’t have much work experience – demonstrate your interest and skills by your reading and hobbies 

Section 1: Declaration

The statements below must apply to you to be able to apply for this scheme - please select the relevant checkbox(s) to confirm:  

Section 2: Your details

Section 3: Qualifications

Section 4: Your interests

Select the areas of law you’re most interested in. Please note that we cannot guarantee that you will get a placement with your preference.