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Barrister training: waivers & exemptions

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

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.

Public Access exemption guidance and applications

Information and guidance on exemptions from the Public Access Requirements. Find the application form too.

Snapshot of the profession - dashboard

This dashboard brings together up to date data about the profession in a format that is clear and easy to navigate.

General Information and FAQs

This page includes general information and frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the work of the Authorisations Team.

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.

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.

Research and Analysis

Find our research and data, organised by theme or publication date.

Tech at the Bar, 15 May 2025, 5.30pm

Join us for the launch of our new research into technology and innovation at the Bar.

Current vacancies

On this page, you can find details about our current vacancies.

Pupillage statistics

This page contains information about pupils at the Bar of England and Wales.

Statistics on the vocational stage of Bar training

This page contains statistical information about students on the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC).

King's Counsel statistics

This page contains statistical information about those barristers who are appointed as King's Counsel (KC).