How do I apply for a practising certificate?

Modified on Mon, 9 Sep, 2024 at 1:03 PM

If you are making a renewal application, please log into MyBar. After logging in, you will see a banner across the top of the homepage. Towards the right-hand side of the banner there will be a ‘Renew Online’ button. Click this to start the renewal process. 


If you are returning to practice, have been unregistered or if you are applying for your first practising certificate, this banner/button will not be visible. In this case, please see the menu on the left-hand side of the screen and click the down arrow next to ‘My Practising Certificate’ and then click ‘New or Returning Authorisation to Practise’.


If you are still unable to navigate the renewal process, please contact the Bar Council Barrister Records Department on 020 7242 0934 or email [email protected].

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