Pro Bono Week 2025: celebrating the Bar’s commitment to justice for all
Rebecca Wilkie, the Chief Executive of Advocate, celebrates the pro bono work done by barristers, demonstrating that the profession cares deeply about ensuring justice is not just a privilege for the few.
‘We need to do better’: examining chambers’ accessibility
The Bar Council has looked at chambers' accessibility by examining the largest 200 sets and has explored, where possible, the extent to which chambers with limited/no access have a plan in place for supporting a mobility impaired pupil, tenant, staff member or visitor. The findings of our surveys were disappointing - we need to do better.
Chambers' accessibility for mobility impaired people: a snapshot report
Our snapshot report on the access challenges to chambers and the challenges faced by chambers to become accessible.
2 Hare Court (no deadline)
£ N/A | Crime | London | start date : TBD
Thomas More Chambers (31 December 2025)
£ N/A | Civil, Crime & Family | London | start date ASAP
Making pro bono part of my practice from the outset
Much of the attention is on the ‘big’ pro bono cases, but it is notable that even a few short hours on a relatively simple matter for a barrister can save vulnerable people huge amounts of time, money, and stress.
Pro Bono: Not just about “giving back”
In today’s socially aware legal world, taking on pro bono cases isn’t just about helping others. It is also a smart move for careers and chambers as a whole.
From visiting Zimbabwe’s orphanages to winning appeals in English courts: The foundation of my passion to pro bono
The profession needs your expertise, vulnerable clients need your advocacy, and you need the professional and personal growth that only this work provides
Pupillage Gateway report 2024/25
This report uses data from the Pupillage Gateway that is useful to aspiring barristers and those engaged with barrister training
Bar Council response to BSB consultation on enforcement powers and procedures
We are pleased to see some of the recommendations of the FieldFisher and Harman reviews being addressed.
Update on court dress and wigs guidance
New guidance was shared with the Bar in July
Family court should not be vehicle for abuse - funding is needed to deliver justice
Repealing presumption of parental involvement from the Children Act 1989 is welcome, but the Chair of the Bar has stressed that this measure alone is not enough as funding is needed to deliver “truly child-centred and survivor-focused justice”.
Becoming a barrister: your path to the Bar
Our guide for people who might be considering a path at the Bar
Vilifying lawyers puts them at risk
The Bars, Faculty and Law Societies in the UK have come together and accused politicians of "irresponsible and dangerous" language that is putting lawyers at risk.
Speaking up: Midlands barristers look at the future of men’s wellbeing
We deal with humanity at its most vulnerable and at times – sadly – its worst. This will impact upon even the most robust and dispassionate of us.
Bar Council of England and Wales visit India
Bar Council announces the Family Law Symposium in New Delhi this week. Our event is part of a broader delegation visit to India that will continue our dialogue with the Bar Council of India and wider profession.
Bar Council welcomes Court of Appeal ruling on advocate immunity
Judgment has been handed down in the case of XGY v Chief Constable of Sussex & CPS
On course to build confidence in AI among legal professionals
AI should be seen as a tool; one that can complement and enhance barristers’ work – but we should all proceed with caution.
Barbara Mills KC address at Lord Chancellor swearing in 1 Oct 2025
The Chair of the Bar delivered the address at the swearing in of the new Lord Chancellor and Solicitor General
Barbara Mills KC, Chair of the Bar - Opening of the Legal Year
Barbara Mills KC delivered her speech at the Opening of the Legal Year dinner