Views are sought on proposed new rules for the training and qualification of barristers. The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has launched a consultation, ‘Future Bar Training: proposed rules for the training framework for the Bar’. BSB director of strategy and policy Ewen Macleod said: ‘Our regulatory policy about the way in which barristers train and qualify is now settled. Therefore, the purpose of this consultation is to make sure that the way we have drafted the new rules effectively implements those policies.’ The consultation ends on 17 September.
25 July 2018
Training barristers for the future
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke
Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires
Sackers—Louise McRae & Annabella Hwang
Sackers recruits new associates
McHale & Co—Shaun Little & Patrick Byrne
Firm bolsters senior team with head of corporate and head of employment
NEWS
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