Conferences and seminars

Upcoming events

Bar Conference 2025: your guide to the event

Join us for the only event that brings the whole Bar together

Law reform lecture 2025

Join us for this year's lecture from Sir Nicholas Mostyn: a former High Court Judge, family law barrister and acclaimed podcaster

Pupillage Fair 2025

Where aspiring barristers can meet pupillage providers and experts from across the Bar. Let us know you're joining us and we'll contact you when registrations are open

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.

Recent events and recordings

Handling ethical dilemmas at the Young Bar

Watch the online recording and access resources from this webinar for junior barristers facing ethical challenges in court, and when dealing with clients.

Making the most of your Pupillage Gateway application 2025: Q&A

Watch the recording about applying for pupillage

Pupillage interview techniques: Q&A

Get interview ready

Starting your practising period as a pupil barrister

Best practice tips for a successful pupillage, taking place on Tuesday 11 March 2025

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.

Handling ethical dilemmas at the family and civil Bar

Our free seminar for practising in civil and family law

International rule of law lecture 2024

Defending the rule of law: global challenges and the role of the International Criminal Court (ICC)

Kenya Development Visit 2024

The Bar Council undertakes their third and last development visit to Kenya, from 3 to 5 December 2024.

Events: Managing people and behaviours in chambers

The event series 'managing people and behaviours in chambers' provides chambers with effective people management and helps build positive cultures and practices in chambers.

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.

Handling client complaints 2024

Practical advice and insights into complaints handling at the Bar.

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.

UAE Business Development Visit 2024

The Bar Council undertakes a development visit to the UAE, from 10 to 14 November 2024.

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.

Mexico Development Visit 2024

The Bar Council undertakes its fourth development visit to Mexico, from 12 to 13 September 2024.

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.

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.

Cybersecurity at the Bar 2023

Improving cyber resilience within chambers

Common Law in Europe conference

The Bar Council's International Committee, in collaboration with the Cyprus Bar Association, is pleased to announce the upcoming English-Cypriot Common Law Conference, taking place on the 14 June 2024.