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:

  • £15 for those who have paid the Bar Representation Fee (BRF)

  • £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.