Web pages for the professional association of barristers in England and Wales specialising in property law and property-related work. The site sets out the Association's objectives, presents a programme of events, meetings and seminars and publishes papers derived from past events. An alphabetical list of members is presented in PDF. The text of the Association's constitution is also published on the site in HTML format.
The Bar Council is the professional body representing barristers in England and Wales. The site provides information about the role of the Bar Council, the work of its various committees and copies of its annual reports. There is background information about barristers and their work, circuits, the Inns of Court and specialist bar associations. Details are given of the services the Bar Council provides for barristers, rules and guidance and a link to the online Bar Directory. Guidance is available for people instructing a barrister and shopping for legal services.
Online versions of Legalease's directories to the legal profession: Legal 500, Asia Pacific Legal 500 and the US Legal 500 and the Europe, Middle East and Africa Legal 500. The site lists legal practitioners and firms from all over the world, searchable by country and region. Overviews of the legal market in each country are given along with legal news and law firm news. There are articles on different specialisations within commercial law written by legal practitioners.
Website of the Tokyo Bar Association (also known as 'Toben') the largest local bar association in Japan. The site gives information about the work of the association and its committees. There is background information on how to qualify as a Bengoshi (Japanese barrister) and how foreign lawyers can practice in Japan. The site includes a glossary of terms relating to the Japanese legal profession and can be viewed in English and Japanese.
Website of the Bar Association for Local Government and the Public Service (BALGPS) a membership organisation for barristers employed in local government and the public sector. The site has information about the Association including details of the Executive Committee and BALGPS newsletters which are produced on an occasional basis. There is advice on the work available for barristers looking for a career in local government and articles and briefing notes written by the Chairman of BALGPS. The site includes a page of related web links.
Website of the Planning and Environment Bar Association (PEBA) whose members are barristers specialising in "planning, environment, compulsory purchase, highways, housing, rating and other aspects of local government and administrative law". The site gives information on the work of PEBA and includes a full-text (PDF) copy of the PEBA Handbook. Details of pro bono work carried out by PEBA members is also provided. Contact details for chambers and barristers who are members of PEBA can be searched or browsed on the site.
Website of the Revenue Bar Association (RBA) whose membership is drawn from English barristers who practise in the taxation field. The site provides a directory of members which can be browsed online. There are also contact details and links to the websites of tax chambers and chambers with tax specialists. The site provides information on various schemes enabling people to use the services of RBA members including details of fees and participating barristers.
Website of the Irish Bar, the regulatory body for barristers practising in Ireland. The site has background information about the Bar, a directory of barristers and guidance on instructing counsel directly. It also covers standards, qualifications and the Irish court system. Commentary on selected pieces of legislation is available and there is a page of links to other Irish legal sites as well as a glossary and a list of Irish legal publishers. Parts of the site are restricted to members only.
The Honorable Society of King's Inns is the body which governs entry to the barristers' profession in Ireland. The site features details of the King's Inns admissions requirements and of the educational courses offered: the Diploma in Legal Studies and the Degree of Barrister-at-Law. Links are available to prominent Irish and international legal resources. A short history of the institution is included, illustrated with pictures of the architecture and profiles of famous graduates.
Website of the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society (NSBS) the governing body for the legal profession in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. The site has information regarding the history and management of the NSBS with online copies of regulations and governing legislation. The site also provides PDF copies of policy documents, forms, guidelines and reports covering professional and practice issues, complaints and discipline. There is information about the discipline procedure aimed at the public along with links to other Nova Scotian and Canadian legal resources.
