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Counsel of nations: the Bar of England and Wales representing States
In association with the UK FCDO, we’ll bring together the Bar of England and Wales and London’s diplomatic community.
Managing harassment, bullying and inappropriate behaviour complaints
Fully booked. Chambers' leaders - understand your responsibilities for managing complaints within chambers.
Tackling harassment, bullying and inappropriate behaviours
Mandatory training for barristers and chambers' staff.
Introduction to equality and diversity
Raise diversity awareness through practical case studies and a summary of your regulatory duties.
Public access for clerks
Manage public access in your chambers with our BSB approved public access course.
Fair recruitment and selection
Ensure you recruit fairly, consistently and successfully, and meet BSB Handbook requirements.
Introduction to race training
Cancelled. Raise awareness of race equality issues in your chambers with our race training course.
Thriving in your first years of practice: speaking with gravitas
Wednesday 28 January. Learn how to be clear and persuasive, and have a confident communication style.
Trauma-informed practice: training for clerks and chambers staff
You work in high-pressure environments where you regularly have to navigate stressful situations and colleagues’ emotions. Gain practical tools to deal with difficult interactions and manage your own wellbeing.
Fair recruitment and selection
Ensure you recruit fairly, consistently and successfully, and meet BSB Handbook requirements.
Public access for barristers
Fully booked. Become a public access barrister. Our BSB approved course gives you everything you need.
Beyond facilitation: when is evaluation appropriate in dispute resolution?
A panel discussion exploring the use of evaluation within mediation and dispute resolution.
Trauma-informed practice: training for barristers
You work in high-pressure environments where you regularly have to navigate stressful situations and clients’ emotions. Gain practical tools to deal with difficult interactions and manage your own wellbeing.
Work distribution and monitoring
Ensure you allocate work fairly, understand disparities in earnings and make the most of your chambers' software.
International rule of law lecture 2025
David Cole discussed the legal challenges filed, the courts' response and the implications for the next three years and beyond.
East Africa Law Society (EALS) Conference business development visit 2025, Addis Ababa
East Africa Law Society Conference in Addis Ababa
The Chair’s annual event: advancing wellbeing at the Bar
Hosted by Barbara Mills KC, Chair of the Bar of England and Wales the evening focused on wellbeing at the Bar.
Handling client complaints 2025
Understand why clients might complain, how to avoid them. This year, we focused on subject access requests and how chambers handle complaints
Disability inclusion: making chambers accessible for all
Our free online event to help chambers make adjustments for mobility impaired people.
In conversation: Chair of the Bar and the Lady Chief Justice
Join Barbara Mills KC and the Lady Chief Justice in conversation about the state of the justice system.
Pupillage Fair 2025
Where aspiring barristers can meet pupillage providers and experts from across the Bar.
Civil (non-family) legal aid billing seminar
Learn tips for legal aid billing in our series of seminars: this session is for civil (non-family) practice
Civil (family) legal aid billing seminar
Learn tips for legal aid billing in our series of seminars: this session is for civil (family) practice
Introducing Baroness Harman’s report on bullying and harassment at the Bar
Watch the recording of Baroness Harman talking through her findings and recommendations
UAE business development visit 2025
Our business development visit to the UAE on 16 and 17 September 2025
Criminal legal aid billing seminar
Learn tips for legal aid billing in our series of seminars: this session is for criminal practice
Law reform lecture 2025
This year's lecture from Sir Nicholas Mostyn: a former High Court Judge, family law barrister and acclaimed podcaster
APPG public event: improving the functioning of the criminal courts
Join this session with a panel of criminal court experts examining the current state of our criminal courts
Ukraine law day
The event aimed to foster collaboration between UK and Ukrainian legal professionals, providing a platform to discuss key legal developments and strengthen professional ties.
Handling ethical dilemmas at the Young Bar
This webinar was for junior barristers facing ethical challenges in court, and when dealing with clients.
International law moot: "Common law, different approaches?"
Join us in Malta for a lively moot, demonstrating the differing advocacy styles of barristers at the Bar of England and Wales and lawyers in the Commonwealth
Thriving in your first year of practice
Gain tips and advice for building your practice and developing your career at the Bar. This free event took place on 27 March 2025.
Starting your practising period as a pupil barrister
Best practice tips for a successful pupillage, taking place on Tuesday 11 March 2025
Handling ethical dilemmas at the family and civil Bar
Our free seminar for practising in civil and family law
Making the most of your Pupillage Gateway application 2025: Q&A
Watch the recording about applying for pupillage
Mental Health Training by Wellness for Law
Wellness for Law's workshop provides participants with an understanding of mental health and explore the specific challenges impacting practitioners at the Bar.
Public Access for barristers
Fully booked. Gain the skills and practical experience to conduct public access work, and meet all of the requirements to become a PA practitioner.
Advanced equality and diversity
Comply with E&D rules, understand their purpose and role in good chambers management, and explore genuine E&D challenges.
Kenya Development Visit 2024
The Bar Council undertakes their third and last development visit to Kenya, from 3 to 5 December 2024.
Conducting investigations and managing disciplinary processes in chambers
The fourth event in the chambers event series provides advice on investigative processes and disciplinary processes.
International rule of law lecture 2024
Defending the rule of law: global challenges and the role of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Introduction to equality and diversity
Raise diversity awareness through practical case studies and a summary of your regulatory duties.
Fair recruitment and selection
Ensure you recruit fairly, consistently and successfully, and meet BSB Handbook requirements.
Disability inclusion: Neurodiversity at the Bar (recording)
An online event designed to guide chambers professionals and pupil supervisors to make adjustments for neurodiverse pupils' and colleagues' practice.
Tackling harassment, bullying and inappropriate behaviours
Raise awareness of harassment and bullying, and hear a detailed summary of the relevant law and rules.
International arbitration: UAE lawyers and the Bar of England and Wales
Join us in Dubai for a discussion on arbitration, designed for legal professionals involved in international disputes.
Litigation training
Fully booked. Build your litigation skills in preparation for public access work.
Family law disputes: all change?
Join us in Abu Dhabi for panel discussions on family law disputes, designed for legal professionals involved in family disputes.
UAE Business Development Visit 2024
The Bar Council undertakes a development visit to the UAE, from 10 to 14 November 2024.
Public Access for barristers
Gain the skills and practical experience to conduct public access work, and meet all of the requirements to become a PA practitioner.
Advanced employee (and pupil barrister) management in chambers
The third event in the chambers series helped attendees a more sophisticated approach to behavioural management and reduce the associated risks.
Fair recruitment and selection
Ensure you recruit fairly, consistently and successfully, and meet BSB Handbook requirements.
Anti-money laundering and terrorist financing
A practical session covering the law, its application, and case studies and discussions on best practice.
Pupillage Fair 2024
Where aspiring barristers can meet pupillage providers and experts from across the Bar. Monday 14 to Saturday 19 October 2024. Book now.
Mental Health Training by Wellness for Law, 9 October 2024
Wellness for Law's workshop provides participants with an understanding of mental health and explore the specific challenges impacting practitioners at the Bar.
Introduction to employee management in chambers
The second event in the series introduces you to the basics of people management.
Advanced equality and diversity
Comply with E&D rules, understand their purpose and role in good chambers management, and explore genuine E&D challenges.
International weekend
Members of the young Bar are invited to join leaders and members from across the international community. Join us and lawyers from across the world to network and participate in a programme of learning and social activities.
Work distribution and monitoring
Ensure you allocate work fairly, understand disparities in earnings and make the most of your chambers' software.
Public Access for barristers
Gain the skills and practical experience to conduct public access work, and meet all of the requirements to become a PA practitioner.
Introduction to equality and diversity
Raise diversity awareness through practical case studies and a summary of your regulatory duties.
International Arbitration Battle Royale: Civil v Common law
A moot event as part of the International Bar Association's Annual Conference in Mexico City
Bar Sustainability Network workshop
Join the discussion as the pressure increases on private practice to measure and take action. This session is for Sustainability Network members only and is now closed.
Mexico Development Visit 2024
The Bar Council undertakes its fourth development visit to Mexico, from 12 to 13 September 2024.
Handling challenging behaviour amongst barristers in chambers
The first event in the series will explore real-life scenarios and help you develop an approach to handling challenging behaviours.
Public Access for barristers
Gain the skills and practical experience to conduct public access work, and meet all of the requirements to become a PA practitioner.
Mental Health Training by Wellness for Law, 17 July 2024
Wellness for Law's workshop provides participants with an understanding of mental health and explore the specific challenges impacting practitioners at the Bar.
Advanced equality and diversity
Comply with E&D rules, understand their purpose and role in good chambers management, and explore genuine E&D challenges.
Developing your international practice: international investigations and inquiries
In this succinct one-hour session, a distinguished panel of experts will delve into the intricacies of expanding one's legal expertise across borders, particularly within the realms of Investigations and Inquiries spanning family, crime, and employment law.
Tackling harassment, bullying and inappropriate behaviours
Raise awareness of harassment and bullying, and hear a detailed summary of the relevant law and rules.
Law Reform Lecture 2024
This year we explored the rapidly evolving field of Earth law and the opportunities and challenges it presents for law reform and legal decision making.
Anti-money laundering and terrorist financing
A practical session covering the law, its application, and case studies and discussions on best practice.
Introduction to equality and diversity
Raise diversity awareness through practical case studies and a summary of your regulatory duties.
Public Access for barristers
Gain the skills and practical experience to conduct public access work, and meet all of the requirements to become a PA practitioner.
Fair recruitment and selection
Ensure you recruit fairly, consistently and successfully, and meet BSB Handbook requirements.