Date: 11 March 2016
Time: 09:45 – 14:00
The General Council of the Bar 289-293 High Holborn London WC1V 7HZ
This course is aimed at:
- Barristers before taking a Career Break to have a family (for women considering maternity leave; men considering paternity leave; prospective adoptive parents and male or female primary carers)
- Barristers during and after a career break (for women considering maternity leave; men considering paternity leave; prospective adoptive parents and male or female primary carers)
- Parents about to take a career break to have a family or about to return from a career break. Both mothers and fathers.
- Clerks and Practice Managers interested in ensuring chambers' practices support Barrister parents and those who want to ensure compliance with BSB rules, and
- Equality and Diversity Officers wishing to support colleagues.
The programme will include advice on:
- Negotiating your exit/return with Clerks/Chambers
- Putting your practice to bed/re-starting your practice: Managing your clients; complying with the BSB and managing CPD
- What to think about before and after your break
- Ethical challenges and complying with BSB rules (including Q&A)
- Navigating Chambers' Policies: Your rights (including Q&A)
- Exploring all your options on return
There will be a nominal charge to attend:
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£15 for those who have paid the Bar Representation Fee (BRF)
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£20 for those who have not paid the Bar Representation Fee
Booking is now open. If you wish to attend, please click here to book a place online.
For any additional information, please contact Ade Inubile on AInubile@barcouncil.org.uk or 020 7611 1379.