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We are able to provide certifying letters and transcripts for the 'Old Style' Bar Examination, or the Part I and Part II Examinations, taken from Hilary 1958 to Michaelmas 2001 inclusive.

Requests relating to the Bar Vocational Course taken from 1989/90 onwards should be directed to the appropriate Bar Vocational Course provider, as we do not maintain these records.

If you require a transcript/certifying letter to be posted directly to you, this will be sent in a sealed envelope, over-stamped by the BSB, which you must forward, unopened, directly to the body concerned as the transcript/certifying letter states

"This transcript/certifying letter must not be accepted unless it is received bearing the official stamp, or seal, of the Bar Standards Board and is contained in a sealed envelope over-stamped with the official stamp of the Bar Standards Board";

however, the outer envelope addressed to yourself may be opened without breaching the confidentiality of the transcript/certifying letter. Please note that the transcript/certifying letter will be issued in the names under which you sat the Bar Examination: ie, as stated on the relevant pass list.

Applicants should contact whichever body requires this information in order to determine which of the above is needed.

Under the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998, it is necessary that all applications for either of the above are submitted on a signed and dated application form which includes a Subject Information Statement.

There is a fee of £165.00 for Bar Exam certifying letter or transcript requests submitted by individuals or third parties: e.g. Recruitment or Screening Agencies, employers, etc. Where a request is submitted from a third party, under the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998, the person for whom the information is being requested will be required to complete our application form, including the subject information statement. In addition, the fee of £165.00 must accompany the application form, in the form of a Sterling cheque or bank draft, or postal orders, payable on a UK bank, and made payable to 'The General Council of The Bar'. Please note that payment by cash or credit cards cannot be accepted.

Requests for the application form and guidance notes for the above, or any queries regarding these procedures, should be directed to:

Stephen Behr - Training Regulations Officer (Academic Stage)