Bar Conference 2025

Come along to the annual Bar Conference taking place on 7^th June to hear from expert speakers, network with colleagues, and celebrate the winner of the Lifetime Achievement in Pro Bono Award that will be announced by the Lady Chief Justice.

This year, the Bar Council is taking their annual Bar Conference to Birmingham for the first time in history.

Join colleagues from across the profession on Saturday 7 June for this unique event in the Bar’s calendar. The Conference will take place at the Park Regis in Birmingham, with a Bar mess hosted by the Midland Circuit on Friday 6 June.

This year’s upcoming Bar Conference includes opportunities to:

• Hear from high-profile keynote speakers, including the Lady Chief Justice and the Chair of the Bar
• Take part in insightful sessions exploring the current state of the justice system, the critical role of statistical reasoning in legal practice, and the evolving culture at the Bar
• Choose your breakout options, from exploring your wellbeing and what reflective practice could look like for you, the impact and future of public inquiries and navigating ethical dilemmas
• Celebrate the winner of the Lifetime Achievement in Pro bono: the Sydney Elland Goldsmith Award as part of our annual Bar Pro Bono Awards
• Network with colleagues you know and make new connections.

Full price tickets are £170 (+VAT), with discounts of up to 40% off available.

Find out more and book your ticket today.