Authorisation to Practise
The Authorisation to Practise period is now open. Please complete the process on MyBar by Friday 31 March to renew your Practising Certificate.
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The Bar Representation Fee (BRF) helps fund the Bar Council's vital work in representing the Bar's interests, promoting the profession and supporting fair access to justice.
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The Bar Representation Fee (BRF) helps fund the Bar Council's vital work in representing the Bar's interests, promoting the profession and supporting fair access to justice.
Pupillage adverts are now live
28 November: Applicants can browse vacancies and start preparing for the opening of the application window, opening at 10:00 on 4 January 2023.
Keynote speaker announced
Raphael Rowe, former prisoner, journalist, investigative reporter and presenter, is our keynote speaker on Saturday 26 November.
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Integrity. Excellence. Justice.
Pro Bono Week
Pro Bono Week recognises and supports the voluntary contribution made by the legal profession across the UK in giving free legal help to those in need.
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Keynote speakers announced for Annual Bar Conference
Sir Ernest Ryder, Senior President of Tribunals, Caroline Wilson, Former British Consul-General to Hong Kong and Macao, and the President of the Malaysian Bar and Chairman of the Bar Council in Malaysia, Steven Thiru, have been announced as the keynote speakers for the 31st Annual Bar & Young Bar Conference on 15 October 2016 in London.
End of year highlights (Law Reform, Regulatory Affairs & Ethics)
End of year round-up of highlights from the Law Reform, Regulatory Affairs and Ethics Policy team.
End of year highlights (Legal Practice and Remuneration)
End of year round-up of highlights from the Legal Practice and Remuneration Policy team.
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