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Only one-third of students who pass the Bar training course secure a pupillage, according to figures released from the regulator.
The Bar Standards Board’s (BSB) data showed that 35% of all UK and EU domiciled graduates enrolled on the Bar Professional Training Course in the academic years commencing in 2011-13 have gained pupillage since completing the course, which costs up to £18,000.
The number of women securing pupillage is now similar to that of men although more women than men take the course. The BSB said that white candidates may also be more successful than those from ethnic minority backgrounds, though it said more research is needed on the subject.
BSB director of education and training, Dr Simon Thornton-Wood, said: ‘We are very aware that training to become a barrister can be expensive. We hope that the publication of today’s statistics will help students considering a career at the Bar to make a fully informed decision.’
He added: ‘When considering these statistics, I urge people not to look at any one factor or chart in isolation. There are many variables in play, and we intend our report to be considered in its entirety.’
Meanwhile, a PhD study Professional Intervention, Social Mobility and Access to the Legal Profession, funded by Keele University and Inner Temple, showed that students from non-traditional backgrounds continue to face serious challenges to access the profession, despite the efforts of the profession, universities and others. Poor careers advice and money worries were key issues raised by students questioned, who had taken part in the Pegasus Access and Support Scheme or Pathways to Law programme.
Only one-third of students who pass the Bar training course secure a pupillage, according to figures released from the regulator.
The Bar Standards Board’s (BSB) data showed that 35% of all UK and EU domiciled graduates enrolled on the Bar Professional Training Course in the academic years commencing in 2011-13 have gained pupillage since completing the course, which costs up to £18,000.
The number of women securing pupillage is now similar to that of men although more women than men take the course. The BSB said that white candidates may also be more successful than those from ethnic minority backgrounds, though it said more research is needed on the subject.
BSB director of education and training, Dr Simon Thornton-Wood, said: ‘We are very aware that training to become a barrister can be expensive. We hope that the publication of today’s statistics will help students considering a career at the Bar to make a fully informed decision.’
He added: ‘When considering these statistics, I urge people not to look at any one factor or chart in isolation. There are many variables in play, and we intend our report to be considered in its entirety.’
Meanwhile, a PhD study Professional Intervention, Social Mobility and Access to the Legal Profession, funded by Keele University and Inner Temple, showed that students from non-traditional backgrounds continue to face serious challenges to access the profession, despite the efforts of the profession, universities and others. Poor careers advice and money worries were key issues raised by students questioned, who had taken part in the Pegasus Access and Support Scheme or Pathways to Law programme.
Far-ranging month for the Chair of the Bar
Endometriosis Awareness North, a charity raising awareness of endometriosis and supporting those affected across the North of England, has received a £500 boost from AlphaBiolabs via the company’s Giving Back initiative
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, examines the most recent data on alcohol misuse in the UK, and the implications for alcohol testing in family proceedings
Clement Cowley, Partner at The Penny Group, explains how tailored financial planning can help barristers take control of their finances and plan with confidence
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs
A £500 donation from AlphaBiolabs has been made to the leading UK charity tackling international parental child abduction and the movement of children across international borders
Seeing the full picture – Baljit Ubhey OBE outlines the CPS action plan to tackle violence against women and girls, offering insights directly relevant to courtroom practice
Heritage as an anchor and a compass, finding our common humanity and embracing the power of the outsider – Melina Antoniadis’s lessons learnt
Switching from a physical blue book to OneNote is simple, secure and game-changing, says Elizabeth Bowden – you’ll wonder how you managed without it...
Is the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office process fit for purpose? Women barristers’ experiences of bullying are not being reported or, if they are, they are not making it through the system, says Tana Adkin KC
Review by Daniel Barnett
