An in person event with all four Inns. Hosted by Lincoln’s Inn.
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
Event details
Location: Liverpool
Date and time: Wednesday 21 May, 6pm
Who can attend: Open to student Members and TQLs of all four Inns
Dress Code: TBC
Cost: £10
How to book
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Qualifying Sessions
Qualifying Session (QS): 1QS
This QS relates to the following elements of the Professional Statement for Barristers: 1.1, 1.8, 2.1
Theme: Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
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.
Preparation required: No
Interactive: No
To be awarded the QS for this event you are required to join the event on time and stay for the full duration of the event. Please enter your full name when joining the event so that we can record attendance and update the QS records accordingly. This can take up to two weeks.
Please see Qualifying Sessions for further information.