The Bar Council

Integrity. Excellence. Justice.

Spotlight on

  • Representing Yourself in Court

    Representing Yourself in Court

    The Bar Council has published A Guide to Representing Yourself in Court to help those who face going to court without a lawyer. Click on the below link to access and download the Guide.

  • BARCO

    BARCO

    BARCO is a unique solution that makes it easier than ever before to work with the Bar. BARCO delivers a simple and secure system, operated through one of the world's leading financial institutions, for handling client payments.

  • Ministry of Justice consultation on legal aid

    Ministry of Justice consultation on legal aid

    All practitioners are encouraged to engage with, and respond to, the legal aid consultation; the deadline for responses is 4 June 2013. To read our latest communications and find out how you can contribute, click below.

  • Public Access

    Public Access

    Members of the public, professionals and companies may instruct a barrister directly which can prove to be more cost effective than using a solicitor. We also train barristers on how to accept Public Access work.

News and updates

Twitter

16 May

(2 days ago)

If you haven't already: Pls sign & share these 2 great petitions: http://t.co/W5Dhm938z3 … … … (over 8,000 strong) & http://t.co/dr6Rr8HTjD

News

15 May

(3 days ago)

Bar Council and Bar Standards Board 2nd biennial survey of the profession

The Bar Council and the Bar Standards Board are carrying out the second biennial survey of the Bar, the results of which will inform strategic planning and provide information on the working lives of barristers.

Latest guidance

13 May

(5 days ago)

Public Access Guidance

Public Access Guidance

Events

Annual Bar Conference 2013

2 November, 08:00 - 18:00

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London SE1 7UT UK

Member benefits

The Bar Council provides a range of services to members of the Bar including over 500* exclusive Benefits and Services available to those who pay the Members' Services Fee (MSF).

Bar Standards Board

The General Council of the Bar is the Approved Regulator of the Bar of England and Wales. It discharges its regulatory functions through the independent Bar Standards Board.