Barrister

Barristers are specialist legal professionals who represent clients in courts and tribunals across the UK. They provide expert legal opinions, draft legal documents, and are skilled advocates who argue cases before judges and juries. Most barristers are self-employed and work in chambers, although some are employed by organisations. Their work often involves complex legal research, preparing cases, and giving advice to solicitors and clients. To become a barrister, you need to complete a qualifying law degree or a conversion course, pass the Bar course, and undertake a year of practical training known as pupillage. Barristers must also be admitted to one of the four Inns of Court.