Bar Conference 2025
Save the date for Bar Conference 2025. Saturday 7 June, Birmingham.
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Race equality toolkit
Our new toolkit shows you how to act on race inequality in your chambers or organisation.
The inaugural address of the Chair of the Bar 2025
Barbara Mills KC, Chair of the Bar, delivered her inaugural address on 8 January 2025
Becoming a barrister
We've refreshed our pages - come see what's new for school students, university students, graduates and pupil barristers
Guidance on generative AI for the Bar
Our guidance for barristers on ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) large language model systems (LLMs).
Pupillage Gateway applications: now open
Now the application window is open until 6 February, read top tips from incoming pupil Emma Talbot, based on her experience of applying over the past 4 years.
Stop it - the duty to prevent sexual harassment
Read our blog exploring what the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 means for the Bar
Cyber security at the Bar training
On-demand courses – learn anywhere, anytime, at your convenience
Chambers Management Panel
Find out more about the Bar Council’s work to support barristers and chambers professionals with the effective management of chambers.
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Bar Council online support services
Guides and templates
Visit our Ethics and practice hub
Find a wide range of guides, resources, and templates on ethics and practice management for barristers and chambers
News
Politicians should protect the independence of the judiciary , says Chair of the Bar
Barbara Mills KC issues comment in support of the Lady Chief Justice
The cab rank rule is the profession's cornerstone, Bar Council says
Bar Chair Barbara Mills KC has reiterated that it is always wrong to associate lawyers with their clients.
Sentencing review: no more quick wins - invest to tackle crime long term
Part 1 of the sentencing review report echoes the Bar Council's concerns about how we got here and the scale of the problem - it's clear radical thinking is required.
Investment in probation step in the right direction, Bar Council says
The Bar Council said the announcement recognises that we need a properly resourced regime that reduces crime and increases public confidence and safety in our justice system.
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Training and events
