The Bar is a great profession to join. There are few other jobs that provide so many opportunities to make a difference to individuals and society. In this article I will help you weigh up whether or not the Bar is for you and how best you can prepare yourself to compete with many others to become a barrister.
Many of you will look at the figures and say ‘no thanks’ and then go and do something else. Some will be worried and yet, to your surprise, find that you are still interested. If that is you, then you have probably passed the first test. The Bar is suited to those who are not risk-averse. To be a barrister, you must be courageous.
