Irish to English Bar

fergywergy

Just wondering does anyone know the procedure/useful information for transferring over from the Irish Bar to the English Bar?

Procrastastudy

http://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/qualifying-as-a-barrister/transferring-lawyers/qualified-foreign-lawyers/

Interesting that the BSB are issuing a 'health warning' in regards to becoming a barrister!

Tom Young

There's a thread on this somewhere. You need to be in practice 3 clear years. Irish Bar deviling plus 3.

FreudianSlippers

Tom Young wrote: »

There's a thread on this somewhere. You need to be in practice 3 clear years. Irish Bar deviling plus 3.

For some reason I was under the impression it included devilling. Not sure where I got that from though

Tom Young

FreudianSlippers wrote: »

For some reason I was under the impression it included devilling. Not sure where I got that from though

So was I, then I checked! I believe that they might have taken it into account years ago, but it's simply classified as the English equivalent of pupilage now.

Tom

Procrastastudy

Is it just an application to move or do you have to pass exams etc?

Tom Young

There is an immediate exam route. Most opt for the Bozman option though, after a time. The expense should not be underestimated. Inns, registration, certification, call to the Bar and then Chambers - which by all accounts is a disaster to try and organise.

fergywergy

thank you all for your help