Chair John Gould has written an article in the LexisNexis New Law Journal on the regulation of legal titles and their impact on the profession. He explores the distinction between holding the title of barrister and being authorised to practise, highlighting the complexities of regulation, public confidence and the financial burden on practising barristers. In the article, John also considers potential reforms, including separating activity regulation from title protection to create a clearer and more effective system.
The value of the title barrister comes from its strength as a personal brand. It commands respect and suggests skills which are desirable in many career contexts.
Having invested heavily to obtain the right to the title, it would seem unjust to be denied its use in careers other than practice, particularly if that were not a matter of choice.
The full article is available to read online on the New Law Journal website here.
John Gould is Chair of Russell-Cooke and partner in the regulation and public law team. He advises regulators, government departments, law enforcement agencies, charities and statutory & professional bodies in connection with complex regulatory issues.
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