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Register of BSB entities

From this page, you can download a register of the specialist legal services businesses which we regulate.

Research and Analysis

Find our research and data, organised by theme or publication date.

Search a barrister's record

Use our register to check that the barrister you are dealing with is authorised to practise.

Becoming a barrister

We are responsible for setting the education and training requirements for those who wish to qualify and practise as barristers in England and Wales. Find out here about the various components of the qualification process.

About barristers

Understand the role of a barrister, what they do and how they help you in court.

Finding a barrister

Our guide explains when a barrister can help you, how to choose the right one, and what to expect along the way.

Representing yourself in court

Find out what to expect from the barristers who might appear on the other side. Learn about McKenzie Friends and where to find more help as a Litigant in Person.

List of licences for instructing barristers

This is where you can find organisations and individuals that can instruct barristers via the Licensed Access scheme.

Reporting concerns about barristers

If you’re worried about a barrister or a business they work for, find out when and how you can raise your concerns.

Barristers with interim suspensions or interim conditions

In some cases, we can suspend or place conditions on a barrister’s Practising Certificate while they are waiting for their case to be heard by a Disciplinary Tribunal. This is known as an interim suspension. 

Disqualified persons

In some cases, we can make a Disqualification Order against the employee of someone we regulate. This prevents that employee from working for anyone else we regulate in the future.

Current vacancies

On this page, you can find details about our current vacancies.

Governance documents

On this page, you can read about our constitution and a variety of other governance documents.