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Commercial Bar Association

London-based organisation for barristers who work in the field of commercial law, particularly those working with the international business sector. The website provides details of services offered by commercial barristers and a directory of COMBAR members. News and event information is also available. There are details of scholarships offered and a section covering careers at the commercial bar.

South Eastern Circuit

Website of the South Eastern Circuit, the largest of the six Circuits in England and Wales. The South Eastern Circuit represents barristers practising in this area which includes Cambridge, London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Essex, Kent and Surrey. The Circuit represents members views with the Bar Council, Lord Chancellor's Department, Court User Committees and Area Criminal Justice Liaison Committees and provides training through courses, seminars and workshops. The website gives information about the Circuit's activities, officers, forthcoming events and how to join.

Honourable Society of Gray's Inn

Website of Gray's Inn, one of the four London-based colleges of barristers. Covers the history of the inn, its structure, management and activities. Provides information for students regarding admissions procedure, scholarships, awards and student activities; also has pages focusing on continuing education, including advocacy training and pupillage. The section for members of the inn has includes details of the Barristers Committee, Graya (Gray's Inn magazine) and the library.

Honourable Society of the Inner Temple

Inner Temple is one of the four Inns of Court, London-based colleges of barristers. The website has news, event listings and job vacancies. There is information about becoming a barrister, with details of scholarships and awards; it also lists courses for new practitioners. A section for members of the Inn covers volunteering opportunities, financial support and childcare. The Library pages outline collections and services, with a link to the online catalogue of the four Inn libraries; the library also provides FAQs about researching UK and EU law, treaties and parliamentary publications.

Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn

Lincoln's Inn is one of the four Inns of Court, colleges of barristers which have the authority to call people to the Bar in England and Wales. Its website provides information on admission to the Inn, sponsorship and applying for pupillage. There is also information about the history of Lincoln's Inn, staff and officers, the Bar Representation Committee and the Library.

Honourable Society of the Middle Temple

Middle Temple is one of the four Inns of Court, colleges of barristers which have the authority to call people to the Bar in England and Wales. Its website has information for students, covering the organisation of the Bar, becoming a barrister, admission to the Inn, courses (including continuing education for new practitioners), scholarships and awards. There are also details of the history of Middle Temple, banqueting facilities, library and archive services and events.

Chronological Tables of Local and of Private and Personal Acts

Chronological tables of Private and Personal Acts from 1539 to 2008, Local Acts from 1797 to 2008, and Northern Ireland Statutory Rules from 1923 to 2023, giving details of amendments and repeals. The tables are on the Legislation.gov.uk website; the site's Changes to Legislation page covers post-2008 local/personal/private act amendments and repeals. The tables are compiled by the Law Commission, Scottish Law Commission and Northern Ireland Statutory Publications Office and were originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office (HMSO).

Criminal Bar Association

Website of the Criminal Bar Association (CBA), a body which represents the views of criminal barristers in England and Wales. The site includes information about membership, news, responses to consultations and a podcast. It also provides details of events and lectures held by the organisation and recent reports of the CBA working parties. Some content is restricted to CBA members.

Social Security and Child Support Appeals Tribunal

Website of the Social Security and Child Support Appeals Tribunal (SSCSA). The Tribunal deals with disputes relating to a number of benefits including Attendance Allowance, Carer's Allowance, Universal Credit and Vaccine Damage Payment. The site describes the role and work of the SSCSA providing key documents including annual reports, business plans, leaflets and a copy of The Benchbook which provides procedural guidance. Documents are given in PDF format. There is also guidance on how to appeal and an enquiry form to download.

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