Barrister | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Barristers give specialist legal advice, advising solicitors and representing people in court, at tribunals and in public inquiries.

  • Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.  
  • Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.  
  • Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during the course of a trial.  
  • Interpret
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Barristers typically work around 36 to 38 hours per week.

As a Barrister you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
44,141 GBP *
per year
12,000 GBP
250,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Barrister
  • 44,776 GBP
Average salary for part-time Barrister
Average salary for full-time Barrister

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Salary over time for Barrister

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 48,649 GBP
  • 46,365 GBP
  • 52,751 GBP
  • 47,511 GBP
  • 44,141 GBP
  • 42,381 GBP
  • 62,939 GBP
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Future outlook for Barristers

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Balanced outlook
3% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Very good outlook
24% chance of automation in the future

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Barrister and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 68% of people in this role have a Professional degree
  • 31% of people in this role have a Doctoral degree
  • 1% of people in this role have a Post-doctoral training 

You'll need:

  • legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations
  • knowledge of English language
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • active listening skills
  • analytical thinking skills
  • the ability to read English
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

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Things to highlight for your Barrister interview

Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

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