Barrister

What does a barrister do?

You might be wondering 'what is a Barrister and what’s involved in this career in law?'. Well, Barristers are independent legal professionals with highly specialised knowledge in courtroom advocacy. As well as representing clients on legal matters in court, they oversee dispute resolutions outside of a courtroom setting. Barristers are self-employed practitioners however they often conduct their work in chambers alongside other Barristers. Typically, a client will first go to a Solicitor with their case who will then liaise with the Barrister. After being briefed on a case, a Barrister might provide legal advice, confer with clients and witnesses to prepare for court proceedings, or draw up pleas or court documents.

Is a career as a barrister right for me?

If you are passionate about the law and justice, you might consider a career in law as a Barrister. Other key attributes and skills of this profession include:

• strong problem-solving skills
• a high level of integrity and professionalism
• good oral and written communication skills
• the ability to understand, analyse and use facts quickly and logically
• an adaptable nature
• an ability to work under pressure.

How to become a barrister

Every journey to study is individual and there are several paths to reaching your career in law as a Barrister. At UniSQ, we offer the following degrees in the area of law and justice: