St John’s Chambers alongside The University of Law are hosting a ‘Becoming a Barrister’ event on Saturday, 26th October 2024 from 9.30am – 2.00pm, at the University of Law’s Bristol campus.

You will hear from Lucy Reed KC, His Honour Judge Stephen Wildblood KC, and Simon Rhodes, CEO of St John’s Chambers alongside a number of barristers to speak about life at the Bar, pupillage, and how to get there. This event is an excellent opportunity for students/graduates (from any education institution) interested in becoming a barrister to gain hands-on insight into the field.

Topics include:

1. Subject-based taster sessions on legal practice at the Bar in personal injury/clinical negligence, family, and chancery and commercial law.
2. A Q&A with practising barristers on pupillage, skills, and paths to the Bar.
3. Advice on qualification via the Bar Practice Course (BPC) from senior ULaw lecturers.
4. 1:1 CV reviews with members of St John’s Chambers (first-come, first-served).
5. An opportunity to network with legal professionals over lunch.
6. We will also be live streaming the first two sessions for those who aren’t able to attend in person which has unlimited capacity so sign up here to attend: Sign up here

There is very limited capacity for the in-person event so please express your interest by emailing Frankie.Perren-Smart@law.ac.uk.