Vicarious trauma occurs when people are indirectly exposed to trauma through their work with those who have experienced traumatic events. In the legal sector this can happen to anyone who works with clients who have experienced trauma such as domestic or other violence, child abuse, sexual assault, torture, fleeing their homeland as a refugee, personal […]
I need help
Barristers inherently face very specific challenges on a daily basis. If you need some help click on support to find contact details and advice on seeking support.
The professional lives of clerks and chambers’ staff include many potential stressors. If you don’t know how to broach an issue, want advice on your options.
These resources have been designed specifically for those who have completed their BPTC and for pupils up to tenancy.
Resources
Guidance on how to introduce wellbeing policies and initiatives and on tackling a wellbeing issue in chambers.
Examples of successful wellbeing initiatives adopted by chambers, Specialist Bar Associations and the Inns of Court.
Support
Who to talk to, how to get help in coping with the pressures and demands of life at the Bar.
Who to talk to and how to get help, resources are for clerks and staff themselves.
Support for students and pupils
Who to talk to and how to get help for those who have completed their BPTC and for pupils up to tenancy.
The confidential 24/7 helpline with access to counselling for barristers, pupils, clerks and chambers’ staff.
Search
News / Events
Wellbeing Key Dates and Events 2024
Please see below upcoming wellbeing related events. If you would like to share details of a useful event, please email us. 5 September – Law Care: vicarious trauma webinar 10 September – Health Assured: suicide awareness webinar
Certificate of Recognition May 2024
We are pleased to announce that the following chambers have recently been awarded a Wellbeing Certificate of Recognition: 1 Crown Office Row Chambers, Brighton 2 Hare Court 3 Verulam Buildings 4PB Devon Chambers One Essex Court Park Square Barristers Pump Court Tax Chambers Serjeants’ Inn Chambers Temple Garden Chambers The Barrister Group Wilberforce […]
Mental Health Training by Wellness for Law
A Mental Health Training course specifically designed for barristers and chambers by our partners at Wellness for Law, delivered online in small groups of 8-10 by an experienced psychological health trainer. The next training sessions will be delivered online via zoom, 5-7pm, on the following dates: Wednesday 17 July 2024 Wednesday 9 October 2024 Aims of […]
Mental Health Training by Wellness for Law
A Mental Health Training course specifically designed for barristers and chambers by our partners at Wellness for Law, delivered online in small groups of 8-10 by an experienced psychological health trainer. The next training sessions will be delivered online via zoom, 5-7pm, on the following dates: Wednesday 17 July 2024 Wednesday 9 October 2024 Aims of […]
Wellbeing at the Bar Report 2024
The Bar Council has published the Wellbeing at the Bar Report 2024. The data shows some improvements in wellbeing at the Bar. Dr Darren Van Laar at Portsmouth University produced the report, and it is based on data from 2023. The survey was distributed to the whole population of UK practising barristers. The key findings […]
Certificate of Recognition 2023
Congratulations to all of the chambers, circuits and Inns of Court who have received a certificate through the relaunched Bar Council Wellbeing Certificate programme. Sam Mercer, Head of Equality at the Bar Council, said: “We are delighted to award the new Wellbeing Certificates in recognition for outstanding work to improve wellbeing at the Bar. […]
World Mental Health Day 2023
World Mental Health Day 2023 The Mindful Business Charter Amongst litigators, one of the complaints I hear most often is that for all the fine words spoken about the importance of wellbeing, these are all too easily jettisoned when it comes to the crunch in contested proceedings: everyone has the best intentions, but they get […]