The Paris Bar Exchange is an exchange programme for barristers of all four Inns of Court who have been in practice at the Bar of England and Wales for up to 7 years. It offers the opportunity to spend the month of September doing undertaking a placement in Paris. Avocat members of the Paris Bar of similar seniority spend the month of July in London.
- - A member of one of the 4 Inns of Court
- - Practicing at the Bar of England and Wales, either as a Tenant in Chambers or as part of the Employed Bar.
- - Within their first 7 years of practice (not including pupillage). (This is defined by applicants not superseding 7 years' experience by December 31 of the year of application. Applicants with a break in practice during this time, due to illness, life or career change, Maternity or Paternity leave; any other circumstances beyond their control may write to the Pegasus Scholarship Trust to receive a dispensation.)
- - Able to obtain written permission to undertake any placement offered from either their Employer or Head of Chambers and Head Clerk
- - Confirm that they intend to return and remain in practice at the Bar of England and Wales after completing their placement for a duration of at least 3 years. (This is to be confirmed when signing their Undertaking form if offered a placement).
- - Able to speak French, proficiently (B2/C1 as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)