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Barristers are legal professionals who represent people or organisations in court. Read on to learn more about how to become a barrister, and what the role involves.
As a barrister, you’ll use your logical and analytical approach to working as you represent individuals or organisations in court. Many barristers work on a self-employed basis, from shared or private offices called chambers. It’s also possible to work as a barrister in government departments or agencies, or in private and public organisations.
Barristers work on behalf of a client, usually on specific cases. A big part of the job will be to research and prepare for a case, before giving legal advice to your client and representing them in court. Benefits of the role include a healthy salary and the chance to specialise in fields you’re passionate about, such as crime, the environment or sport.
Daily tasks will vary but could involve:
The average salary for a barrister in the UK is £34,320. Graduates start at around £32,000.
UK-based travel during the working day is common as a barrister, as you’ll have to travel to different courts as well as visit clients. Overseas travel is less common.
There are opportunities for barristers to work from home. Research and admin tasks can be done from home and it’s becoming more common for barristers to join court hearings virtually.
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