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Our Strategic Approach into the 2030s
The key steps the BSB is taking in 2025/2026 to shape our five-year strategy and our call for initial feedback.
Resources for barristers practising in youth proceedings
These resources are for barristers who practise or plan to practise in youth proceedings. They include the BSB Youth Proceedings Competences and information to help barristers meet them. Barristers practising in youth proceedings should develop and maintain specialist knowledge and skills because they deal with some of the most vulnerable people in our justice system—children who often have complex needs and limited understanding of legal processes.
Resources for barristers practising in the Coroners' Courts
These resources are for barristers who practise in the Coroners’ Courts. They are also useful for members of the public who would like to know more about inquests and the standards that we expect from barristers who practise in them.
Consultations & responses
Get involved in our public consultations, read our responses to other consultations.
Race Equality Taskforce
Our Race Equality Taskforce was formed in June 2019. The Chair of the Taskforce is the BSB Head of Equality and Access to Justice.
Our publications
Read more about our work in our Annual Reports and our Strategic and Business Plans.
9B: Amendments
The Bar Qualification Manual was first published on 1 April 2019. An updated and reformatted version of the entire manual was published on 9 November 2020. The table below will include details of amendments made to the Bar Qualification Manual after 9 November 2020 by section number/page title and by date. Date Section Number and Page Title Details of Amendments 17/11/2020 Part 3D - Centralised Assessments Amended link at paragraph 3 to 2020 version of standard setting technique document. 14/12/2020 Part 7A - Types of transferring lawyers Added links to new online application for transferring qualified lawyers via MyBar (para 5). 17/12/2020 Part 7A - Types of transferring lawyers Added links to new online application guidelines and amended 'valid to' dates ...
6B: Authorisation of education and training organisations
This section explains the authorisation process for prospective education and training organisations. Chambers/organisations that currently train pupils should refer to Part 6C of this Bar Qualification Manual. Bar Qualification Rules
BSB Handbook
Rule Q29 Providers of vocational training and pupillage must be authorised by the BSB as an AETO.
Rule Q30 An application to become an AETO must be made in such form and be accompanied by payment of such fee or fees as may be prescribed by the BSB.
Rule Q31 In determining an application from an applicant to become an AETO, the BSB will have regard to the Authorisation Framework and in particular the mandatory criteria. The BSB will not approve an application to become an AETO unless it is satisfied that it is:
.1 able to meet the mandatory criteria set out in the Authorisation Framework relevant to the application; and
.2 a suitable provider for the purposes of the Authorisation Framework.
Rule Q32 The BSB may grant authorisation to an AETO on such terms and conditions as it considers appropriate including the period of authorisation.
Rule Q33 The BSB may vary, amend, suspend or withdraw authorisation of an AETO in the following circumstances:
.1 the AETO has applied for such variation, amendment, suspension or withdrawal;
.2 the AETO ceases to exist, becomes insolvent or merges;
.3 the AETO fails to comply with conditions imposed upon its authorisation;
.4 the BSB is of the view that the AETO has failed or will fail to fulfil the mandatory requirements set out in the Authorisation Framework;
.5 the BSB is of the view that the AETO is not providing the training for which it was authorised to an adequate standard or there has been a material change in the training provided; or
.6 the BSB is of the view that the continued authorisation of the AETO would inhibit the Regulatory Objectives.
Rule Q34 An AETO which is dissatisfied by a decision in relation to Rule Q31 – Q33 above may apply to the BSB for a review.
Our information for vocational Bar training providers (AETOs)
Everything for existing Authorised Education and Training Organisations and anyone wanting to offer vocational training for the Bar.
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Read Consumer News - our newsletter for consumer organisations and members of the public.
Our Business Plan for 2025-26
From this page, you can download a copy of our 2025-26 Business Plan.
Register of BSB entities
From this page, you can download a register of the specialist legal services businesses which we regulate.
Authorisations Team Service Update
This page is updated weekly (or more frequently) to reflect changes to our service, including the volume of work being completed by the team.
Our resources for the Bar
On this page, you can read and download all of our policy resources for the Bar.
What to expect from your barrister
What you can expect your barrister to do for you and how you can expect them to act.
Registration of youth courts work
Read about the special competences required to undertake work in the Youth Court and your requirement to notify us if you do this.
Pupillage / work-based learning component - Professional Ethics Exam
On this webpage, you can learn more about the Professional Ethics assessment during the pupillage component of Bar training.
Barrister training: waivers & exemptions
Find out how to apply for waivers and exemptions from the various components of Bar training.
List of licences for instructing barristers
This is where you can find organisations and individuals that can instruct barristers via the Licensed Access scheme.
