What our training and events are designed to do
- assist chambers and professionals in meeting their continuing professional development responsibilities under the Bar Standards Board Handbook
- support the day-to-day functioning of their management committees and support staff (chambers professionals)
What each package includes
Each package includes an allocation of credit hours, which can be used to book a wide range of training courses designed to ensure that each member set maintains its professional standards.
Depending on the size, priorities and requirements of your chambers, you can choose from three levels of entry (bronze, silver, gold) and save up to £1,700 plus VAT on training* and £1,055 plus VAT on additional Bar Council activities.
Levels of membership
|
|
Bronze |
Silver |
Gold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit hours available | 50 | 75 | 100 |
| Pupillage Fair exhibition stand discount | 30% (£240) | 50% (£400) | 100% (£800) |
| Pupillage Gateway discount | 10% (£110) | 20% (£220) | 30% (£330) |
| Associate BRF Membership (per set) | 1 | 5 | 10 |
*Savings based on a Gold subscriber using 100 credit hours for a combination of individual training tickets and bespoke training sessions.
Use your credit hours for booking Bar Council training courses
Training course |
Credit hours |
| Introduction to equality and diversity | 1.5 |
| Advanced equality and diversity | 2 |
| Tackling harassment and inappropriate behaviour | 2 |
| Fair recruitment and selection | 4 |
| Anti-money laundering | 3.5 |
| Work distribution and monitoring | 2 |
| Public access for barristers | 10 |
| Public access for clerks | 4 |
| Public access sharpener | 6 |
| Litigation skills | 6 |
Use your credit hours for bespoke training
Credit hours can also be used to book bespoke training courses for your chambers. Our team are on hand to discuss your specific training needs, so we can provide training tailored to your requirements.
A minimum of 8 delegates is required for all bespoke courses.
The benefits of the package include:
- up to 30% discount on Pupillage Gateway
- discounted Pupillage Fair exhibition stand (complimentary for gold members)
- Associate BRF membership for up to 10 members
Associate BRF membership gives you a monthly digital subscription to Counsel magazine, 20% off other Bar Council events, and access to our member benefits portal, offering benefits and special offers such as:
- Discounts at popular retailers such as: Apple, John Lewis, Currys, Marks and Spencer, Expedia, and Booking.com
- 24/7/365 customer support via telephone, web form or live chat
- Access to online resources via the wellbeing centre
- Instant vouchers for 87 retailers
- Cashback offers on 550 retailers
Purchase on behalf of your set, or find out more
Email the Training and Events team at [email protected] or call 020 7242 0082.