Barristers give advice to solicitors and represent people in disagreements, investigations and in court.
£21,000 - £200,000
37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)
You'll need:
You'll need to:
You can get into this job through a university course or by working towards this role.
You could do a degree in law to become a barrister. You also have the option to do a degree in any subject and complete a Graduate Diploma in Law afterwards.
Once you've graduated, you need to complete:
To get into some universities you'll need to pass the Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT).
You'll usually need:
You could start your career by working in a law firm or the law department of an organisation.
With support from your employer, you could complete a qualification like the Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law through the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.
If you're a solicitor, you can apply to become a barrister if you get approval from the Bar Standards Board and sit a Bar Transfer Test.
You could join the Bar Council for professional development, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can find out more about becoming a barrister from:
In your day-to-day duties you could:
You could work in a court, at chambers or in an office.
Your working environment may be emotionally demanding.
Barristers give advice to solicitors and represent people in disagreements, investigations and in court.
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