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Barrister training: waivers & exemptions
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4L: Exemptions and waivers (pupillage/work-based learning)
This section includes information on exemptions and waivers that may be granted from part (or all) of the work-based learning component of Bar training (pupillage). Overview 1 The rules regarding exemption from any of the individual components of Bar training are set out in the BSB Handbook at Rules Q7-Q12 . 2 In addition, Rules Q13 to Q28 cover exemptions relating to: Qualified Foreign Lawyers (QFLs) Qualified European Lawyers (QELs) Registered European Lawyers (RELs) Transferring Solicitors Teachers of the law of England and Wales Individuals who have been granted rights of audience by another Approved Regulator. 3 The types of exemptions available and the application processes are explained in Parts 7B and 7C of this Bar Qualification Manual. Other variations ...
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 ...
CPD Good Practice Case Studies
This page includes examples of good CPD practices, which barristers and their chambers or employers can use to help them reflect on and strengthen their approach to CPD.
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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.
The BSB Handbook
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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.
Working with others
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Regulations E251-E253 - Delegation
rE251 The powers and functions conferred by these Regulations on a Directions Judge may be exercised by any other Judge or King's Counsel nominated by the President , including the Judge or King’s Counsel designated in the Convening Order as Chair of the Disciplinary Tribunal appointed to hear and determine the charge or charges against the respondent , if the Directions Judge is unable to act due to absence, or for any other reason. rE252 Any duty or function or step which, under these regulations, is to be discharged or carried out by the President may, if they are unable to act due to absence or to any other reason, be discharged or carried out by the Registrar of BTAS, ...
Guidance to Rules C65.7-C68
gC95 It is in the public interest that the Bar Standards Board , as an Approved Regulator , is made aware of, and is able to investigate, potential instances of serious misconduct. The purpose of Rules rC65.7 to rC69, therefore, is to assist the Bar Standards Board in undertaking this regulatory function. gC96 Serious misconduct includes, without being limited to: .1 dishonesty (CD3); .2 assault or harassment (CD3 and/or CD5 and/or CD8); It may also include serious instances of bullying (persistent, unwanted behaviour from a person or group that is either intimidating, malicious or insulting, or an abuse or misuse of power that undermines, humiliates, or causes physical or emotional harm to someone.) .3 seeking to gain access without consent ...
Regulations E139-E150 - The Disciplinary Tribunal - Composition of Disciplinary Tribunals
rE139 A Disciplinary Tribunal must consist of either three persons or five persons. rE140 A five-person panel must include the following persons nominated by the President : .1 as Chair, a Judge; and .2 two lay members ; and .3 two practising barristers of not less than seven years’ standing. rE141 A three-person panel shall include the following persons nominated by the President : .1 as Chair, a King’s Counsel or a Judge; and .2 one lay member ; and .3 one practising barrister of not less than seven years’ standing . rE142 With the exception of judicial Chairs, the persons nominated by the President to sit on a Disciplinary Tribunal must be selected from the pool appointed by the Tribunal ...
A1. The Bar Standards Board
I1 The Bar Standards Board is a specialist regulator focussing primarily on the regulation of advocacy, litigation and legal advisory services. These legal services have a close relationship to access to justice and the rule of law. Our society is based on a rule of law. Everyone needs to be able to seek expert advice on their legal rights and obligations and to have access to skilled representation in the event of a dispute or litigation. Our system of justice depends on those who provide such services acting fearlessly, independently and competently, so as to further their clients’ best interests, subject always to their duty to the Court. I2 The regulatory objectives of the Bar Standards Board derive from the ...
