For barristers

Bar Representation Fee (BRF)

Support the Bar Council's vital work in representing the profession, promoting the Bar, and championing fair access to justice in England and Wales.

Offers and discounts

Offers and discounts from our partner organisations

Direct Access Portal

The searchable online listing of direct access practitioners, mediators and arbitrators

Licensed access

How certain qualified organisations and individuals can instruct barristers directly

Professional users' court and tribunal access scheme

Reduce time passing through courts' security with an ID card and Pkpass.

Fees collection

Find out how we can help you with fees collection through the Bar Council’s Debt Recovery Panel (DRP) and other collection options open to you.

Immigration support for barristers

Skilled Worker visas for barristers

Wellbeing and career support

Wellbeing initiatives, helplines, mentoring, advice for movers and returners, parental and personal support