Support for barristers

The Bar Council supports the Bar through inititives including ethical guidance on matters relating to the BSB Code of Conduct, fees collection, arbitration and mediation assistance, wellbeing and personal support and mentoring services.

We also offer support to speciaised sections of the profession including international practitioners, young barristers and employed barristers.

Ethics guidance

Search and view ethics and practice documentation and guidance

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Equality initiatives and information and bullying and harassment support

Wellbeing and career support

Wellbeing initiatives, helplines, mentoring, parental and personal support

International

Programmes, events and business development opportunities for international practitioners

Employed Bar

Guidance, resources, events and networks for employed barristers

Young Bar

Guidance for young barristers on how to build their practice and develop their skills

Support in disputes: arbitration and mediation

Arbitration and mediation support