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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.
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.
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.
7D: The Bar Transfer Test (BTT)
This section includes information for transferring qualified lawyers on the academic and vocational assessments they may be required to complete as BTT candidates as a condition of their admission to the Bar of England and Wales. Overview 1 We have the power to exempt transferring qualified lawyers from any of the individual components of Bar training, either in full or partially. Such exemptions may be granted subject to passing certain sections of a Bar Transfer Test (BTT). 2 Formerly, the BTT comprised a series of 11 assessments split into two sections – Part A and Part B – which were designed to test the knowledge and skills required for completion of the academic and vocational components of Bar training. 3 ...
9B: Amendments
The Bar Qualification Manual was first published on 1 April 2019. An updated and reformatted version of the entire manual was published on 9 November 2020. The table below will include details of amendments made to the Bar Qualification Manual after 9 November 2020 by section number/page title and by date. Date Section Number and Page Title Details of Amendments 17/11/2020 Part 3D - Centralised Assessments Amended link at paragraph 3 to 2020 version of standard setting technique document. 14/12/2020 Part 7A - Types of transferring lawyers Added links to new online application for transferring qualified lawyers via MyBar (para 5). 17/12/2020 Part 7A - Types of transferring lawyers Added links to new online application guidelines and amended 'valid to' dates ...
2C: Completing the academic component (conversion courses)
This section includes information on requirements for completion of the academic component of training through a conversion course including the minimum standard (degree classification), time limits for completion of a conversion course, credit transfer, and progression to the vocational component. Overview 1 In order to complete the academic component of training based on a conversion course, you must: hold a UK/Republic of Ireland undergraduate degree awarded at (or above) the minimum standard; or have been granted a Certificate of Academic Standing (see Part 2D of this Bar Qualification Manual) by us. 2 If you complete a conversion course without holding a UK/Republic of Ireland degree of the required standard or a Certificate of Academic issued by us, you will not ...
