Introducing the Bar Council
About us and the Bar
Find out more about barristers and the profession, details of Bar organisations, and the Bar Council's structure, committees, team and purpose.
Meet the Young Barristers' Committee
The young barristers' committee is the voice of the young Bar, and work to represent and promote their interests.
Starting at the Bar: your essential guide
Written by the our young barristers' committee (YBC) , this guide offers answers to your questions and signposts to a vast array of resources
Bar Representation Fee (BRF)
With your support we can do more to champion access to justice and give the Bar a stronger voice. Subscribe and get exclusive money-saving benefits
Newsletters
Keep up to date with news and updates from the Bar Council by signing up to receive our newsletters, , including the fortnightly BarTalk.
Representing and supporting you
Pupil Helpline
Ask us anything. The Bar Council Pupil Helpline provides confidential advice and support during your pupillage.
Barristers' Working Lives
This major survey of the Bar explores the lived experience of working as a barrister.
Talk to Spot
The online tool for the Bar to confidentially and anonymously record bullying, harassment or discrimination concerns.
Ethical Enquiries
Contact the Ethical Enquiries Helpline, or visit the Bar Council's Ethics & Practice Hub to view ethics and practice documentation and guidance
Organisations we work with
Read about the organisations we work with: Inns of Court, Specialist Bar Associations, circuits, and others.
Inns of Court events and schemes
Scholarships, Inn events, and resources for pupil barristers.
Your career at the Bar
Training and events
Conferences, seminars, workshops and training courses to help barristers keep their knowledge current, and fulfil their professional development requirements.
International professional and legal development grant programme
Find out more about international career development, and how to apply.
Pro bono
Information about pro bono work for barristers considering it, and for members of the public who need pro bono legal support
Counsel magazine
The Bar's own monthly print magazine for the profession
Money matters
Offers and discounts
Offers and discounts from our partner organisations
