Entry to the Profession

We do not intend to reproduce here the entry system to become a barrister, except provide relevant links.

In order to qualify as a barrister in England and Wales, you need to complete both academic and vocational stages of training; plus become a member of one of the Inns of Court and dine; to satisfy entry to the profession as stipulated by the Bar Council.

The routes to training as a solicitor can be found at the Bar’s Legal Education site.

Support as a student and as a professional

Please see then Access section of this website for more information.

Specifically to barristers, support can be obtained via the Bar Council: Equality and Diversity Committee.

A list of Bar Council publications, including the application of the DDA can be found here.