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2H: Oversight of the academic component
This section includes information on arrangements for joint oversight of the academic component of legal training by the Bar Standards Board and the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and the Joint Statement. Overview 1 Formerly, the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) jointly approved course providers of qualifying law degrees (QLDs) and conversion courses (eg the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or the Common Professional Examination (CPE)). 2 For the purpose of Bar training, the concept of a QLD does not apply to law degree courses which started in (or after) the 2019/20 academic year and vocational component courses which started in (or after) the 2020/21 academic year. If you started a QLD/GDL course in (or before) the 2018/19 ...
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.
Information for students on the fit and proper person checks
This information is for individuals who are applying to join an Inn of Court, are student members, or are completing their Call Declaration (prior to the Call ceremony).
Consultations & responses
Get involved in our public consultations, read our responses to other consultations.
Authorised Education and Training Organisations
This page contains information about Authorised Education and Training Organisations (AETOs) delivering the vocational (or integrated academic and vocational) component of Bar training, and the courses they deliver.
2B: Completing the academic component (law degrees)
This section includes information on law degree requirements for completion of the academic component of training including the minimum standard (degree classification), time limits for completion of a law degree, credit transfer, and progression to the vocational component. Overview 1 In order to complete the academic component of training based on a law degree awarded in the UK/Republic of Ireland, you must hold a degree which meets the following requirements.
UK/Republic of Ireland Law Degrees:
- must be awarded at Level 6 (or above) of the ‘Framework for Higher Education Qualifications’, by a recognised degree-awarding body;
- must comply with the QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for Law (Mar 2023);
- must incorporate study of the foundations of legal knowledge subjects (see Part 2A of this Bar Qualification Manual);
- must be awarded at (or above) the minimum standard; and
- must not considered to be a stale qualification (see Part 2F of this Bar Qualification Manual).
3A: The Bar Training Course
This section includes information on the Bar Training Course, including entry requirements, an overview of the application process, the course providers, and key statistics. Overview - entry requirements 1 Applicants for a place on a Bar Training Course must: a. have completed the academic component of Bar training (see Part 2 of this Bar Qualification Manual); b. be a member of one of the Inns of Court (see Part 5A of this Bar Qualification Manual); and c. be fluent in English. 2 Please note that AETOs may impose additional selection criteria over and above the minimum requirements specified above. Please check the website of individual AETOs for more information about their entry requirements. English language requirement 3 The Professional Statement ...
Problems with a barrister
Understand what to do if you have issues with a barrister or a business they work for.
Money laundering risk assessment
What to think about when carrying out a risk assessment for money laundering and terrorist financing.
Our resources for the Bar
On this page, you can read and download all of our policy resources for the Bar.
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Race Equality Taskforce Reverse Mentoring Scheme
The Bar Standards Board Race Equality Taskforce has launched a pilot reverse mentoring scheme, in which Bar students and pupil barristers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds will mentor senior barristers from White backgrounds.
Our monthly Regulatory Updates
Read our latest Regulatory Update for the Bar and access previous months' Updates too.
Resources for barristers practising in the Coroners' Courts
These resources are for barristers who practise in the Coroners’ Courts. They are also useful for members of the public who would like to know more about inquests and the standards that we expect from barristers who practise in them.
Compliance with your obligations
In this section, you can find out more about what you need to do to comply with your regulatory obligations.
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Check the barrister you are dealing with is authorised to practice, and that you are confident in your choice.
