Key advice for aspiring barristers
Everything you need to know
Becoming a barrister
Barrister career path
The whole process from studying, to pupillage, to qualifyingBar Training Courses (BTC/BPTC)
The one-year, postgraduate vocational courseMini-pupillage
Essential work experience in chambersPupillage deadlines
The pupillage deadline page is designed to provide a list of which chambers have which deadlines.Videos
See more videosFirst steps
Are you a first-year law student?
Visit our first-year hub for specific advice and info about what you should be doing in your first yearThe Beginner's Guide to a Career in Law
Your guide to starting out!How do I know whether the Bar is right for me?
I’m considering becoming a barrister, but how do I know whether the Bar is right for me?What should I be reading?
Tips, tricks and all that's in-between!
Working as a barrister
Life as a barrister
Everything you need to know from tenancy to continuing professional development.Types of chambers
Discover the different kinds of barristers' chambers.Barristers' practice areas
Each practice area has its own demands relating to knowledge, temperament, working practices and remuneration.