Collaborative QS – Lecture Night (Birmingham Providers only)

Available for students attending providers in Birmingham only.

At this qualifying session, speakers will identify and explore career development opportunities within the junior and independent bar. They will provide students with insights on how to build a successful practice by striking the right balance between specialisation and general practice, while weighing the pros and cons of each approach. The session will also address common sources of stress during the bar course, offering practical stress management techniques and strategies for seeking support. In addition, it will provide guidance on recognising and navigating professional challenges, with an emphasis on fostering a positive and resilient mindset.

Speaker(s)/Tutor(s): Various

Details:

Registration: 17:30
Start: 18:00
Finish: 20:00

QS value: 1
QS theme: Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
Interactive?: Yes

Materials and Preparation:  No preparation required

Learning Aims: The aim of this Qualifying Session is to identify career development opportunities within the junior and independent bar, explore strategies for building a practice by balancing specialisation and general practice, and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. It will also address the sources of stress during the bar course, introduce stress management tools and techniques, encourage seeking support, and highlight professional challenges while promoting a positive mindset.

Professional Statement Reference: (Access the full Professional Statement for Barristers here)
1.1 : Uphold the reputation of the Bar and observe their duty to the court in the administration of justice.
1.8 : Exercise good English language skills.
2.1 : Act with the utmost integrity and independence at all times, in the interests of justice, representing clients with courage, perseverance and fearlessness.