Aspiring Barristers

In 2019 the Bar Standards Board introduced reforms to improve the flexibility, accessibility and affordability of Bar training. BSB Director General Mark Neale evaluates whether these reforms have achieved their aims

Not many of us are born with this uber skill. Thankfully, Ishan Kolhatkar breaks it down into stages, taking each sub-skill in turn

When Michelle Heeley KC took silk, she was the youngest criminal KC in the country and she is now Leader of the Midland Circuit. Here, she shares her atypical journey to the Bar with some advice on shaping your own future

The Bar is a home for a variety of skills, personalities and life experiences. Kama Melly KC describes what she loves about this career and what chambers need to hear

As a barrister from an underrepresented group, Professor Leslie Thomas KC has witnessed the power and potential of a diverse and inclusive profession. Here, he outlines the challenges to overcome, opportunities for change, and a ‘plan of action’ for students seeking a career at the Bar

Intellectual ability, strong written communication skills, the ability to distil the complex into the simple, drive and resilience – James Saunders and Millie Rai expand on these key attributes 

The Bar Council crunches the data to tell the real story of who gets pupillage... and when 

How to get the most out of the Bar Council’s Pupillage Fair

All the difference when it comes to getting pupillage... says Emma Fielding 

Additional considerations for those with a disability applying to the Bar, whether to disclose it in your pupillage application – and the advantages of doing so. By Rebecca Griffiths