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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.
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Email etiquette policy (4 New Square)
This policy applies to all members of chambers and staff and sets out ten guidelines on how and when to send emails, use of the delayed delivery function where the recipient is away from work, on holiday or outside normal working hours. The policy highlights power dynamics between barrister/pupil, senior/junior barrister, senior member of staff/junior member of staff, and the pressure this may put on a recipient to respond even when not working. It states not to send criticism via email as it may be misunderstood. It urges members and staff to only copy in others, when necessary; as well questioning whether an email itself the best form of communication in any circumstance.