Becoming a barrister: your path to the Bar
Our guide for people who might be considering a path at the Bar
Vilifying lawyers puts them at risk
The Bars, Faculty and Law Societies in the UK have come together and accused politicians of "irresponsible and dangerous" language that is putting lawyers at risk.
Speaking up: Midlands barristers look at the future of men’s wellbeing
We deal with humanity at its most vulnerable and at times – sadly – its worst. This will impact upon even the most robust and dispassionate of us.
Pump Court Chambers - employment (24 October 2025)
£ N/A | Employment | London | start date: as soon as possible
Pump Court Chambers - family finance (24 October 2025)
£ N/A | Family finance | London | start date: as soon as possible
Pump Court Chambers - civil (24 October 2025)
£ N/A | Civil | London | start date: ASAP
Pump Court Chambers - children (24 October 2025)
£ N/A | Children - Public & Private| London | start date: as soon as possible
St. Joseph Chambers - Civil (29 October 2025)
£ N/A | Civil | London | start date: N/A
Walnut House (31 October)
£12,500 | Family and/or Crime | Exeter | start date: October/November 2025
Bar Council of England and Wales visit India
Bar Council announces the Family Law Symposium in New Delhi this week. Our event is part of a broader delegation visit to India that will continue our dialogue with the Bar Council of India and wider profession.
Bar Council welcomes Court of Appeal ruling on advocate immunity
Judgment has been handed down in the case of XGY v Chief Constable of Sussex & CPS
On course to build confidence in AI among legal professionals
AI should be seen as a tool; one that can complement and enhance barristers’ work – but we should all proceed with caution.
Barbara Mills KC address at Lord Chancellor swearing in 1 Oct 2025
The Chair of the Bar delivered the address at the swearing in of the new Lord Chancellor and Solicitor General
Barbara Mills KC, Chair of the Bar - Opening of the Legal Year
Barbara Mills KC delivered her speech at the Opening of the Legal Year dinner
Standing firm in power and pride - Black History Month 2025
During October we're profiling 9 leading Black barristers chosen by our Race Panel
Bar Council welcomes increase to Crown Court sitting days but warns long-term investment is needed to reduce case backlog
"Continuing to limit the number of sitting days will mean the backlog is only being chipped away. To have an immediate and significant impact on the delays, there should be no limit to the number of days that courts can sit."
3DJB (31 October)
£ N/A | Family law | London | start date: autumn 2025
Garden Court Chambers - family (no deadline)
£1200 p/m | Family | London | start date: as soon as possible
Thomas More Chambers (31 October 2025)
£ N/a | Crime, Civil and Family | London | start date: ASAP
Bar Council statement on the 10,000 Black Interns programme
We've restated our support for the programme in response to a social media backlash