Barrister

Background

A barrister is a lawyer who specializes in representing clients in court and providing expert legal advice on complex cases. They prepare legal arguments, cross-examine witnesses, and present cases in front of judges. Barristers work independently or in shared office spaces called 'chambers' and often specialize in particular areas of law like criminal, family, or commercial cases.

Similar Roles

Solicitor

Lessons to help you on this path

Matched lessons for this role are being reviewed and will appear here soon.

Next Step Roles

Queen's Counsel (QC)→Judge→Senior Barrister→Legal Consultant

Publications

The Law Society GazetteBar Standards Board publications

Books

A Brief History of Seven KillingsThe Law of the LandRumpole of the Bailey

Movies

Rumpole of the BaileySilkThe Crown

Key Figures

Amal ClooneyCherie BlairGeoffrey RobertsonBaroness Hale

Classification

SIC Code5411, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference340.092, 347.01For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

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Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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