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Our monthly Regulatory Updates

Read our latest Regulatory Update for the Bar and access previous months' Updates too.

Attend one of our events

Find out about our forthcoming public events and external events to which we are invited to speak.

Pupillage / work-based learning component - Professional Ethics Exam

On this webpage, you can learn more about the Professional Ethics assessment during the pupillage component of Bar training.

Our Board

Find out who is on our Board and access information on past and future Board meetings.

Working with others

Learn more about how we work with our key stakeholders.

Barrister training: waivers & exemptions

Find out how to apply for waivers and exemptions from the various components of Bar training.

Leaving feedback about barristers' services

From this page, you can download our short guide on how to leave feedback about barristers' services.

Pupillage processes

This page includes process documents relating to pupillage registration, sign off, and material changes and the role of the BSB and other stakeholders in carrying out these processes.

Fees and charges for BSB entities

Information on our application, authorisation and annual renewal fees for BSB entities.

Licensed Access guidance and applications

From this page, you can download the Licensed Access Guidelines and all associated application forms.

Our Business Plan for 2026-27

Find out about our key priorities and areas of work for the year ahead

List of licences for instructing barristers

This is where you can find organisations and individuals that can instruct barristers via the Licensed Access scheme.

Code Guidance

From this page, you can download Code Guidance to assist you in complying with your obligations under the BSB Handbook. This includes Code Guidance on the Public Access Rules and Transparency Rules. Please note that the guidance on this webpage is current as per the date published on each document. We occasionally make changes to the webpage itself, which is reflected by the date in the bottom right of the webpage.

Reviews and Appeals of Authorisations Decisions

Find out how to apply for a review of an authorisation decision and the role of the Independent Reviewers.

Register of BSB entities

From this page, you can download a register of the specialist legal services businesses which we regulate.

Consultations & responses

Get involved in our public consultations, read our responses to other consultations.

Barristers with interim suspensions or interim conditions

In some cases, we can suspend or place conditions on a barrister’s Practising Certificate while they are waiting for their case to be heard by a Disciplinary Tribunal. This is known as an interim suspension.