Welcome to your March wellbeing spotlight Each month we’ll put a spotlight on wellbeing news, thoughts, events and support from across the Bar and further afield: Spotlight – Kirsty Brimelow KC talks wellbeing at the Bar on BBC Radio 5 Live In an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live, Chair of the Bar […]
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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.
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These resources have been designed specifically for those who have completed their BPTC and for pupils up to tenancy.
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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.
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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.
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Who to talk to and how to get help for those who have completed their BPTC and for pupils up to tenancy.
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Your February wellbeing spotlight
Welcome to your February wellbeing spotlight Each month we’ll put a spotlight on wellbeing news, thoughts, events and support from across the Bar and further afield: Spotlight What is trauma-informed practice? Find out about the basics and hear from experts on how it can help your practice as part of our video series. […]
Your January wellbeing spotlight
Welcome to your January wellbeing spotlight Each month we’ll put a spotlight on wellbeing news, thoughts, events and support from across the Bar and further afield: Spotlight New chair backs wellbeing as priority Wellbeing remains a priority for this year’s Chair of the Bar Council, Kirsty Brimelow KC. She shared how her interest in […]
Your December wellbeing spotlight
Welcome to your December wellbeing spotlight Each month we’ll put a spotlight on wellbeing news, thoughts, events and support from across the Bar and further afield: Spotlight Wellbeing – a pillar of practice With her background in family law and mediation, Bar Chair Barbara Mills KC is keen to see wellbeing become a core […]
Your November wellbeing spotlight
Welcome to your November wellbeing spotlight Each month we’ll put a spotlight on wellbeing news, thoughts, events and support from across the Bar and further afield: Spotlight Book your place on our new trauma-informed practice training You operate in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines, high stakes and complex human dynamics. That pressure alone is […]
Wellbeing at the Bar report 2025
We have published the results of this year’s Wellbeing at the Bar. You can find further information on the Bar Council website: Summary of results and recommendations Download the full report Read the press release
Your October wellbeing spotlight
Welcome to your October wellbeing spotlight Each month we’ll put a spotlight on wellbeing news, thoughts, events and support from across the Bar and further afield: Spotlight World Mental Health Day prompts calls for cultural shift amid research highlighting lawyers’ poor mental health Nearly 60% of respondents reported poor mental wellbeing in LawCare’s latest […]
Your August wellbeing spotlight
Welcome to your August wellbeing spotlight Each month we’ll put a spotlight on wellbeing news, thoughts, events and support from across the Bar and further afield: Spotlight Wellbeing Certificate applications now open Applications for the October round of our Certificate of Recognition programme are now open. Whether you are a chambers, SBA, Circuit, […]