If you are in the early stages of researching how to become a barrister and looking for advice, we would recommend looking at the websites and resources we have linked below.

Trying to decide which Inn to join or apply to for a scholarship? Book a tour and look at our scholarships pages.

Want to hear from barristers about their journeys to the Bar? Have a look at our YouTube playlist of events for aspiring barristers.

Inner Temple runs events for aspiring barristers, visiting each legal circuit once per academic year. Find your local Insight event.

The Bar Council has lots of resources, explainers, and recommended activities for aspiring barristers. Their pages are broken down into advice for school or college students, university students or graduates, and those looking to secure pupillage.

The Bar Standards Board breaks down the process of becoming a barrister.

In 2021, the Inn partnered with the Open University to deliver a suite of digital resources for school students, their parents/carers and their teachers. We hope that through engaging with these authoritative, accessible resources, school students have a clearer idea of the journey to the Bar and the support that is available to them.

Learning about barristers - for those aged 14-16
Supporting an aspiring barrister - for parents/carers and teachers who are supporting an aspiring barrister
Planning an outreach session - for barristers and judges planning to speak to 14-16 year olds