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Authorisations Team Service Update
This page is updated monthly (or more frequently) to reflect changes to our service, including the volume of work being completed by the team.
Reporting concerns about barristers
If you’re worried about a barrister or a business they work for, find out when and how you can raise your concerns.
Authorisation to Practise (ATP)
This section contains key information for barristers about the annual ATP process.
List of licences for instructing barristers
This is where you can find organisations and individuals that can instruct barristers via the Licensed Access scheme.
NPP Waivers and Extensions
Find out how to apply for a waiver from, or an extension of time to complete, the requirements of the New Practitioner Programme
Licensed Access guidance and applications
From this page, you can download the Licensed Access Guidelines and all associated application forms.
Waivers and exemptions from rules
On this page, you can find links to application forms and guidelines on waivers and exemptions from rules in the BSB Handbook, including those related to CPD, Public and Licensed Access, conducting litigation and the Qualified Person requirement.
Public Access exemption guidance and applications
Information and guidance on exemptions from the Public Access Requirements. Find the application form too.
Conducting litigation: Guidance and applications
From this page, you can download a copy of the Conducting Litigation Guidelines and the application form. To find out more about conducting litigation and to access our guidance for barristers authorised to conduct it, visit our Code Guidance page.
Barrister training: waivers & exemptions
Find out how to apply for waivers and exemptions from the various components of Bar training.
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.
General Information and FAQs
This page includes general information and frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the work of the Authorisations Team.
Current vacancies
On this page, you can find details about our current vacancies.
Transferring Lawyer applications
This page includes information on applying to transfer to the Bar for qualified lawyers and other qualified legal professionals, key documents required in support of an application, and prioritisation requests.
Our monthly Regulatory Updates
Read our latest Regulatory Update for the Bar and access previous months' Updates too.
Our information for vocational Bar training providers (AETOs)
Everything for existing Authorised Education and Training Organisations and anyone wanting to offer vocational training for the Bar.
Our governance
Meet our Board and read all about how our work is governed.
