Flexible Work, Better Balance
The Benchers of the Inn of Court are responsible for admitting barristers in to the profession in Northern Ireland and, in accordance with both constitutional and statutory powers, for a range of governance functions relating to members of the barrister profession.
This new Committee will perform an important public function and will be responsible for ensuring that any complaints referred to them, following earlier attempts at resolution, about the professional services provided by a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland are dealt with in the manner described within the Act.
The Benchers are therefore seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals who will assist in establishing and overseeing the important work of the Bar Complaints Committee.
In accordance with the Act, applicants must not be (or never have been) a solicitor or barrister. Existing experience ...