Bewigged and Bewildered?: A Guide to Becoming a Barrister in England and Wales - Softcover

KC, Adam Kramer; Higgins, Ian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1509905367 ISBN 13: 9781509905362

Publisher: Hart Publishing, 2016

Synopsis

Misunderstandings and jargon prevent many from seriously considering a career as a barrister in the belief that such a career is not for them or that they are not for it. Others know that they might want to become barristers but not how to go about it, or just want to know more about this somewhat mysterious profession.

This book, written by two barristers, clearly but informally explains the traditions, terminology and institutions of the Bar, and what it is actually like to be a barrister. With this aim, several barristers practising in different fields describe in detail a typical week in their life. Advice is then given on how to be accepted into, fund and survive the various academic and other stages that precede qualification as a barrister, including work experience, Bar School and pupillage (the barrister's apprenticeship). It explains how to transfer to the Bar, for the benefit of solicitors, overseas lawyers or those in a non-legal career.

This third edition is fully updated to take account of the most recent changes to the Bar, training for it, and the process of recruitment to it.

About this title

About the Authors

Adam Kramer KC is a barrister at 3 Verulam Buildings. He was previously a lecturer in law at the Universities of Durham and Oxford.

Ian Higgins is a barrister at 3 Verulam Buildings and a former solicitor.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hart Publishing
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1509905367
• ISBN 13: 9781509905362
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 232