40 min

Becoming a Barrister: the data Reimagine Law

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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.  This episode aims to de-mystify the process and gives an important steer for how you can find out more information.   
Fran welcomes Kian Goodall and Caroline Entwistle from the Bar Council (the regulatory body for the Bar) and pupil barrister Savannah Sevenzo. 
They unpack details of the new Pupillage Gateway Report and generally explain how applying for pupillage works. 
We always encourage listeners to undertake practical actions after listening to the episode.  -       Look on the Bar Council website under the tab ‘Becoming a Barrister’. -       Go to a court and sit in the public gallery. -       Read the Pupillage Gateway Report for 2024 (link below). 
Useful resources  -       The Pupillage Gateway Report https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/pupillage-gateway-report-2024.html  -       The Pupillage Fair 2024 https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-events/calendar/pupillage-fair-2024.html -       The Pegasus Access Scheme https://www.innertemple.org.uk/becoming-a-barrister/how-to-get-involved/pass/ -       Chambers and Partners list of mini-pupillages  https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/the-bar/mini-pupillage-vacancies  

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.  This episode aims to de-mystify the process and gives an important steer for how you can find out more information.   
Fran welcomes Kian Goodall and Caroline Entwistle from the Bar Council (the regulatory body for the Bar) and pupil barrister Savannah Sevenzo. 
They unpack details of the new Pupillage Gateway Report and generally explain how applying for pupillage works. 
We always encourage listeners to undertake practical actions after listening to the episode.  -       Look on the Bar Council website under the tab ‘Becoming a Barrister’. -       Go to a court and sit in the public gallery. -       Read the Pupillage Gateway Report for 2024 (link below). 
Useful resources  -       The Pupillage Gateway Report https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/pupillage-gateway-report-2024.html  -       The Pupillage Fair 2024 https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-events/calendar/pupillage-fair-2024.html -       The Pegasus Access Scheme https://www.innertemple.org.uk/becoming-a-barrister/how-to-get-involved/pass/ -       Chambers and Partners list of mini-pupillages  https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/the-bar/mini-pupillage-vacancies  

40 min