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Barrister training: waivers & exemptions

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

7A: Types of transferring lawyers

This section includes information on the different types of qualified lawyer who may apply for admission to the Bar of England and Wales on the basis of prior qualification(s) and experience. Important notice: Criteria to apply We're currently only accepting applications from Transferring Qualified Lawyers who meet at least one of the criteria below and can provide supporting evidence: You've been offered pupillage with an authorised pupillage training provider due to start before 1 January 2029 You've been offered tenancy or employment that requires you to hold a practising certificate for the Bar of England and Wales. Offers for other types of employment will not be considered. The eligibility criteria above do not apply to lawyers who have qualified in ...

Our Senior Leadership Team

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Register of interests

This page contains a list of the declared interests of our current Board members.

How to manage pupillage

Once you have become a pupillage provider, the Pupillage Gateway has all the information you need to manage your pupillage.

Contact our Press Office

For journalists and reporters, find out how to contact our Press Office.

Our Board

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

Transferring lawyers

This page explains how lawyers qualified in England and Wales and other jurisdictions can apply to become barristers in England and Wales. You'll find information about eligibility, the evidence required and how to apply.

Our Business Plan for 2026-27

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

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