Barrister

Level

Master's level

Length

6 yrs

typical

Sector

Legal, finance and accounting

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Apply the principles and procedures of the law to advise and, or, represent in court for their client or employer on how the law applies to their specific situation or case.

What you'd do

Research case law and legislation to advise on legal matters

Draft written opinions and legal submissions

Prepare bundles and case papers for hearings

Attend court to observe and conduct advocacy

Conduct client and witness conferences in chambers

Take instructions from solicitors and lay clients

Review and analyse evidence in case preparation

What you'd learn

The law of evidence, civil and criminal procedure

Legal research and case preparation techniques

Drafting opinions, pleadings and skeleton arguments

Advocacy and oral presentation in court settings

Professional ethics and the Bar Standards Board code

Client care and conference skills

Specialist subject areas such as crime, family or commercial law

Ready to look for a place?

See live Barrister apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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