Conferences and seminars

Upcoming events

Bar Conference 2025

Join us for the only event that brings the whole Bar together

Making the most of your Pupillage Gateway application 2025: Q&A

Watch the recording about applying for pupillage

Pupillage interview techniques: Q&A

Get interview ready

Handling ethical dilemmas at the family and civil Bar

Our free seminar for practising in civil and family law

Starting your practising period as a pupil barrister

Best practice tips for a successful pupillage, taking place on Tuesday 11 March 2025

Thriving in your first year of practice

Gain tips and advice for building your practice and developing your career at the Bar. This free event takes place on 27 March 2025.

Recent events and recordings

International rule of law lecture 2024

Defending the rule of law: global challenges and the role of the International Criminal Court (ICC)

Kenya Development Visit 2024

The Bar Council undertakes their third and last development visit to Kenya, from 3 to 5 December 2024.

Events: Managing people and behaviours in chambers

The event series 'managing people and behaviours in chambers' provides chambers with effective people management and helps build positive cultures and practices in chambers.

Disability inclusion: Neurodiversity at the Bar (recording)

An online event designed to guide chambers professionals and pupil supervisors to make adjustments for neurodiverse pupils' and colleagues' practice.

Handling client complaints 2024

Practical advice and insights into complaints handling at the Bar.

Pupillage Fair 2024

Where aspiring barristers can meet pupillage providers and experts from across the Bar. Monday 14 to Saturday 19 October 2024. Book now.

UAE Business Development Visit 2024

The Bar Council undertakes a development visit to the UAE, from 10 to 14 November 2024.

Members of the young Bar are invited to join leaders and members from across the international community. Join us and lawyers from across the world to network and participate in a programme of learning and social activities.

Mexico Development Visit 2024

The Bar Council undertakes its fourth development visit to Mexico, from 12 to 13 September 2024.

Law Reform Lecture 2024

This year we explored the rapidly evolving field of Earth law and the opportunities and challenges it presents for law reform and legal decision making.

Developing your international practice: international investigations and inquiries

In this succinct one-hour session, a distinguished panel of experts will delve into the intricacies of expanding one's legal expertise across borders, particularly within the realms of Investigations and Inquiries spanning family, crime, and employment law.