So, you have your academic qualifications, but to my mind the next and most important step is to decide whether you really  want to be a barrister, because the path to get there, whether it be long or short, will put your resolve and self-esteem to the test!   Find out what being a barrister is really about…   First, do not underestimate how much both the bar course, and application process for pupillage are a microcosm of the reality of being a barrister.   It is a role which requires you to...