Mandatory Training Requirements for Chambers
To remain compliant with mandatory requirements, barristers and chambers staff must complete specific training set by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Our catalogue is designed to help you meet these obligations.
This guidance highlights what to prioritise, ensuring your chambers operate to the highest professional standards while reducing risk and safeguarding long-term success.
Training Categories
Our training is organised into three key categories to ensure comprehensive compliance.
- Mandatory Training by BSB & ICO
- Legislative Compliance Training
- Best Practice & Professional Development
Mandatory Training Requirements
Essential courses required by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
A BSB mandatory requirement for all members to refresh every three years and staff to take training consistenly (1 hour).
Required annually by most insurers and for Cyber Essentials accreditation for both members and staff (1 hour).
A BSB requirement for all members and staff. Best practice is to refresh every 3 years (1 hour).
A BSB requirement for all members and staff. Best practice is to refresh every 3 years (1 hour).
A BSB requirement for anyone involved in recruitment. Best practice is to refresh every 3 years (1 hour).
A BSB requirement for anyone wishing to be a pupil supervisor. Must be completed every 3–5 years (1 hour).
A BSB requirement for anyone allocating cases. Best practice is to refresh every 3 years (1 hour).
Required for barristers and clerks who wish to work directly with clients (7–8 hours).
Legislative Compliance Training
Training courses mandated by UK legislation and regulatory requirements.
Required under BSB rules and anti-money laundering legislation (1.5 hours).
A BSB requirement for chambers and members who may deal with sanctioned entities (1.5 hours).
Best Practice & Professional Development
Recommended training courses that enhance professional standards and support wellbeing.
Good practice at present but in light of recent negative publicity may become recommended (2+ Hours)
Required for all those involved in dealing with complaints (1 hour).
Best practice training to promote understanding and inclusion of neurodiverse colleagues and clients (1 Hour).
Best practice for clerks and junior members to strengthen professional development (1 Hour).
Best practice to raise awareness and support colleagues affected by menopause (1 Hour)
Best practice to equip members and staff with tools to manage stress effectively (1 hour)
Best practice to help barristers and staff recognise and manage the impact of exposure to traumatic material (1 hour).
Best practice to improve understanding of mental health, reduce stigma and support wellbeing in chambers (1 hour).
Best practice to raise awareness and equip colleagues to provide appropriate support in difficult circumstances (1 hour).
