You can get into this job through a university course or by working towards this role.
You could do a degree in law to become a barrister. You also have the option to do a degree in any subject and complete a Graduate Diploma in Law afterwards.
Once you've graduated, you need to complete:
To get into some universities you'll need to pass the Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT).
Entry requirements:
Entry requirements:
Entry requirements:
You could start your career by working in a law firm or the law department of an organisation.
With support from your employer, you could complete a qualification like the Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law through the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives .
Solicitors
If you're a solicitor, you can apply to become a barrister if you get approval from the Bar Standards Board and sit a Bar Transfer Test .
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Skills:Barristers give advice to solicitors and represent people in disagreements, investigations and in court.
In your day-to-day duties you could:
Location : You could work in a court, at chambers or in an office.
Environment : Your working environment may be emotionally demanding.
With experience you could: