Public Access for Barristers
This course is designed to equip barristers undertaking public access work and is suitable for barristers in independent practice and Chambers’ administrative staff. The course satisfies the Bar Standard Board’s training requirements and is accredited for CPD.
To carry out public access work, a barrister must have:
- Practised for a total of three years following completion of pupillage
- Attended the College of Law accredited training course
- Ensured that any necessary notification to top-up insurance has been given
The first two requirements may be waived by the Bar Council if the applicant is a former solicitor or they can demonstrate experience in an environment where public access to the client has been common.
Key course benefits
- Helps participants understand the scope and nature of public access work
- Provides an insight into the rules and conditions to be complied with when undertaking public access work
- Familiarises participants with the process of interacting with clients in relation to accepting public access work, including funding issues, assessing suitability and client care
- Outlines the role, nature and demands of effective administrative procedures
- Explores the impact of money laundering regulations on public access work
Our Public Access course is available on both a public and in-house basis, please contact our Customer Contact Centre on 0800 289997 for further information.
