How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
University
It may be helpful to study for a degree in business administration, law or legal studies, though this is not essential.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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College
You could do a college course before applying for work in a barrister's office. Courses include:
- business administration
- law or applied law
- T level in Management and Administration
- T Level in Legal Services
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
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Apprenticeship
You could apply to do a Business Administrator Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
This can take up to 2 years to complete and is a mix of on-the-job training and study.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Work
You could start as an admin assistant in a law office and train on the job to become a barrister's clerk.
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) or equivalent, including maths and English
- experience in administration, legal work, accounting or management
Paid or unpaid work experience in a barrister's chambers may give you an advantage when applying for jobs.
Further information
You can find out more about working as a clerk in a barrister's office from the Institute of Barristers' Clerks.