Becoming a Barrister: the data
Are you interested in becoming a barrister? This episode discusses how to get there, the data around it and has other useful tips on what to read.
Becoming a barrister can feel overwhelming and difficult.\xa0 This episode aims to de-mystify the process and gives an important steer for how you can find out more information.\xa0 \xa0
Fran welcomes Kian Goodall and Caroline Entwistle from the Bar Council (the regulatory body for the Bar) and pupil barrister Savannah Sevenzo.\xa0
They unpack details of the new Pupillage Gateway Report and generally explain how applying for pupillage works.\xa0
We always encourage listeners to undertake practical actions after listening to the episode.
\xa0-\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0Look on the Bar Council website under the tab \u2018Becoming a Barrister\u2019.
\xa0-\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0Go to a court and sit in the public gallery.
-\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0Read the Pupillage Gateway Report for 2024 (link below).\xa0
Useful resources
\xa0-\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0The Pupillage Gateway Report https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/pupillage-gateway-report-2024.html\xa0
-\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0The Pupillage Fair 2024 https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-events/calendar/pupillage-fair-2024.html
-\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0The Pegasus Access Scheme https://www.innertemple.org.uk/becoming-a-barrister/how-to-get-involved/pass/
-\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0Chambers and Partners list of mini-pupillages\xa0 https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/the-bar/mini-pupillage-vacancies \xa0