Direct access training

Barristers must satisfy a number of conditions before they can accept direct access work. Subject to limited exceptions, before a barrister is permitted to accept public access work he or she must have: 

a) practised for a total of three years following the completion of training;

b) attended a public access training course approved by the Bar Standards Board; and 

c) given certain notices which are required to be given by the Bar Code of Conduct. 

Note, however, that...