International visits and events
The Bar Council organises a number of bespoke international visits and events, both at home and abroad. These include business development trips overseas, conferences on English and Welsh law, and various domestic and international events such as seminars, roundtables, and the hosting of incoming delegations of overseas lawyers.
These events are designed to promote the Bar in selected jurisdictions, and to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and the development of legal links and legal business overseas.
Overseas visits and conferences are open to barristers who subscribe to the Bar Representation Fee.
International professional and legal development grant programme
If you are a barrister with up to seven years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE), then you could be eligible to apply for part-funding to enable you to participate in international events, activities and programmes such as this visit to Kenya, that will aid your professional development, provide a global perspective on legal issues and help you to thrive in an increasingly competitive legal market.
We have no planned events at this time.
Kenya Development Visit 2024
The Bar Council undertakes their third and last development visit to Kenya, from 3 to 5 December 2024.
Common Law in Europe conference
The Bar Council's International Committee, in collaboration with the Cyprus Bar Association, is pleased to announce the upcoming English-Cypriot Common Law Conference, taking place on the 14 June 2024.
Mexico Development Visit 2024
The Bar Council undertakes its fourth development visit to Mexico, from 12 to 13 September 2024.
UAE Business Development Visit 2024
The Bar Council undertakes a development visit to the UAE, from 10 to 14 November 2024.