The Employed Bar: A Day in the Life of

In this session you will have the chance to learn from some of the country’s leading employed barristers about what it’s like to work as an employed barrister and how you can enter this field. It will be a rather informal discussion and the practitioners will endeavour to answer any preconceived ideas you have about the employed bar. No stone will be left unturned

This panel session will be led by:

• Master Christiane Valansot
• Master Rosalind Wright
• Master Andrew Clarke
• Dominic Alexander
• Genevieve Harris
• Barry Dooley

[Bookings will open at 18:00 on Friday 18 December]

This event is for members only.

Click here to see details of the QS Requirements and how to be credited with the QS for this session

Learning Outcomes:

After this session, students should be able to:

• Recognise the distinctions between the employed and self-employed bar;
• Identify the skills and experience needed to succeed as an employed barrister;
• Appreciate the role of an employed barrister in the wider organisation.

Links to the Professional Statement, wider workings of the Bar, administration of justice or a public interest matter

The QS will align with these elements of the Professional Statement:

• 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.16
• 4.1 / 4.1.2 / 4.2 / 4.4

Click here to view the BSB's Professional Statement

If you have questions about accessibility at the Inn or if you would like to request support, please email Laura Hacon.

The Inn is committed to improving access to all its services and encourages members to get in touch with suggestions and feedback on how we can improve. If you feel your experience using the website or attending one of our events could be improved, please email Laura. Your suggestions will be treated in the strictest confidence.