What Is A Barrister's Clerk? What Do They Do? Demystifying The Bar

With only around 350 senior clerks and approximately 1,200 junior clerks across the entire UK, the role of a barristers’ clerk is one of the most exclusive and often misunderstood careers in the legal world. In this unique and revealing episode Hatti Suvari is joined by one of the best in the business; senior clerk and Chambers Director at 23 Essex Street Chambers, Wayne King, to uncover what life as a barristers’ clerk is really like. From its traditional roots to its modern-day evolution, Wayne shares his journey into the profession, what the role truly involves, and why clerks play such a pivotal role in the success of barristers and chambers alike. If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at the Bar, or how to break into this fascinating career then this is a must-listen. #HattiSuvari #WayneKing #barristersclerk #clerking #chambers #careerinlaw #legaleducation #getlegallyspeaking Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.