The Barristers' Working Lives survey is designed to explore the lived experience of working as a barrister. The results from the survey help shape and prioritise our work in representing and supporting you.
Our 2025 survey asked you about:
- Practice areas and remuneration
- Access to justice and experiences in-person and remote hearings
- Sustainability and climate
- Wellbeing and work-life balance
- Working hours and patterns
- Pro bono work
- Experiences of bullying, harassment and discrimination
- Practice and career development
- Our services
- Professional ethics
We compare results with previous surveys to identify the changing nature of the profession. We can then make evidence-based, data-driven submissions and representations to government and other decision-makers.
The survey and report are undertaken on behalf of the Bar Council by the Institute for Employment Studies and Employment Research Ltd.
