My name went back on the board: returning to the Bar
Caroline Waterworth has returned to the Bar after more than a decade away. In this blog, she shares her top tips for returning after a long spell away.
Unlocking the Secret to Your Own Chamber - a reflective piece on bridging the Bar
Leonie Hughes was recently called to the Bar. In this blog she discusses her journey and how she 'unlocked her own potential'.
“It’s not just me…” Can peer groups help barristers better manage the human side of practice?
Marion Baker and Suzanne Jacobs, co-founders of Balint Legal, report on the Bar Council’s first pilot programme of Balint reflective practice groups — and the positive impact of peer reflection on barrister wellbeing and practice.
The Bar Council and the Bar Standards Board agree protocol for handling reports of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment
The new protocol sets out how the Bar Council and the Bar Standards Board will work together to support people experiencing bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at the Bar.
Kirsty Brimelow KC speech at the second annual Pride in Practice
Our Chair discussed global LGBTQ+ rights and the hard work of the Bar Council to further equality and diversity at the Bar.
1EC Barristers - Commercial and Chancery (no deadline)
£ N/A | Commercial & Chancery | London | start date TBD
St John's Buildings - Crime (no deadline)
£ N/A | Crime | Liverpool |
Bar Council urges government to listen to Courts and Tribunals Bill concerns in critical new report
The Bar Council has called on the government to listen to the Justice Committee's concerns set out in its new report on the Courts and Tribunals Bill.
Bar leaders welcome government consultation on the rights of unmarried couples
Bar leaders have welcomed a government consultation on the rights of unmarried couples.
Guildford Chambers - Mixed (No deadline)
£ 4,500 award on top of earnings | Guildford | start date asap
Barristers in international arbitration brochure
A brief introduction to international arbitration to be used by barristers for prospective clients.
Pump Court Chambers - Employment (29 June 2026)
£ N/A | London, Winchester, Swindon, Canterbury | start date asap
Pump Court Chambers - Family Finance (29 June 2026)
£ N/A | London, Winchester, Swindon, Canterbury | start date ASAP
Pump Court Chambers - Children (29 June 2026)
£ N/A | London, Winchester, Swindon, Canterbury | start date ASAP
The newest influencer: the Bar’s Commissioner for Conduct
The Commissioner for Conduct Dame Maria Miller discusses the strong foundations we're building in accordance with Baroness Harriet Harman KC’s review.
New Judicial and Legal Diversity Board must address slow progress
The new board, co-chaired by the Lady Chief Justice and Lord Chancellor, has met for the first time
Employed Bar Awards 2026: Top tips for nominating
Not sure about who, when or how to nominate for this the Employed Bar Awards 2026? Policy Team Administration Officer Jackie Shoard has some advice for you.
Why the work of the Bar Council’s Education and Training Committee matters
Barristers involved with the committee regularly support initiatives such as the Bar Placement Scheme, which gives students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds the opportunity to experience life at the Bar first-hand.
KBG Chambers (deadline 1 July 2026)
£30,000 | Family, Crime or Civil | Plymouth or Truro | start date: when you are ready
Bar Council welcomes the Bar Standards Board’s AI guidance
The Bar Council has welcomed the publication of the Bar Standards Board’s (BSB) guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technologies.