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Society of Asian Lawyers

SAL draws its membership from solicitors, barristers, legal executives, trainees and law students from all parts of the UK. Its website has news, information about membership and event listings. It also gives details of the society's mentoring scheme, which raises awareness of the legal profession amongst the Asian community and promotes the careers of Asian lawyers in the UK.

Western Circuit

Association for barristers practising in the South and South West of England. The website has a directory of barristers' chambers in the region, news, event information and details of courses. It provides information about the Western Circuit Women’s Forum and the circuit's diversity and inclusion initiative, Bar None. A members-only section provides minutes of meetings and other material.

Wales and Chester Circuit

One of six Circuits that make up the bar in England and Wales, for barristers working in Wales and Cheshire. The site provides lists of chambers and individual barristers, news, event information and details of training offered to members of the circuit. An online membership application form is also available.

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

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

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