Bar Council improves careers website for aspiring barristers

The Bar Council has revamped its online careers section to make it more useful for students and anyone else hoping to join the barristers’ profession.

The website is designed to be a one-stop shop for students just starting out and wanting to learn about what a career at the Bar involves, as well as those already working in the legal profession who want to progress their careers. It explores the work that barristers do and also has a listing for mini-pupillages.

Stephen Crowne, chief executive of the Bar Council, said: "The path to becoming a barrister can be complicated. The Bar Council’s new careers website demystifies the process and acts as a hub for all the information a prospective barrister might need. Equally, those who have already started on the path can find help along the way, which is why we have the mini pupillage listings as well as third six vacancy listings on there. The new-look careers section of the site also includes experiences of existing barristers, videos on careers and helpful advice. It is part of a large suite of information that Bar Council has produced to help the next generation of the Bar through the process of qualifying.”