Conferences and seminars

Upcoming events

Bar Conference 2024

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

Law Reform Lecture 2024

This year we explore the rapidly evolving field of Earth law and the opportunities and challenges it presents for law reform and legal decision making.

Mexico Development Visit 2024

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

Pupillage Fair 2024

Where aspiring barristers can meet pupillage providers and experts from across the Bar. Tuesday 15 to Saturday 19 October 2024. Register your interest.

Recent events and recordings

Handling ethical dilemmas at the Young Bar

Taking place on 21 February 2024, this free seminar offered practical advice for junior barristers facing ethical challenges in court, and when dealing with clients.

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

Maximise your chances of success with your pupillage application.

Disability Inclusion: Making reasonable adjustments in recruitment and onboarding

Setting out good practice in making reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities.

International Rule of Law Lecture 2023

Challenges to the rule of law: a Ukrainian judge’s perspective.

Handling client complaints 2023

Practical advice and insights into complaints handling at the Bar.

East Africa Business Development Visit 2023

The Bar Council's business development visit to Nairobi, Kenya.

Mexico Development Visit 2023

The Bar Council undertakes its third development visit to Mexico, from Thursday 21 to Friday 22 September 2023.

The Bar of 2043: Thoughts for the future

Chair of the Bar Nick Vineall KC sets out what he thinks the Bar of 2043 might look like.

Social Mobility Summit 2023

Taking effective action to support social mobility at the Bar.

Bar Sustainability Summit 2023

Taking effective action to support a Net Zero ambition.

APPG public event: lawyers and the state

An online public meeting organised by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Legal and Constitutional Affairs.

Cybersecurity at the Bar 2023

Improving cyber resilience within chambers

Handling client complaints 2023

Practical advice and insights into complaints handling at the Bar.

Legal Aid Billing seminars

View our past and upcoming seminars on Legal Aid Billing. Receive payments faster and reduce the risk of your fees being rejected.

Disability Inclusion: Quick Wins and Easy Steps

Watch the recording of this practical session sharing useful ideas, tools and resources to help chambers and barristers acquire greater competence in supporting people with disabilities and understand accreditation requirements.

Ethical dilemmas at the Civil Bar

Seminar exploring common ethics that arise in criminal proceedings