Barrister CPD is vital to ensuring that you remain competent and up-to-date with the latest changes in the law. It is also a requirement of the Bar Standards Board (BSB) that you complete a certain number of hours of CPD each year.
So, how can you make sure that your CPD is effective and adheres to the BSB’s requirements? In this blog post, we share 5 top tips for a successful Barrister CPD.
1. Set Some Goals:
Before you start your CPD, it is important to set yourself some goals. What do you want to achieve by the end of your CPD period? What areas of law do you want to focus on? By setting goals, you will be able to plan your CPD more effectively and ensure that you get the most out of it.
2. Choose Relevant Courses:
When choosing your CPD courses, make sure that they are relevant to your Practice Areas and the goals that you have set for yourself. There is no point in taking a course on Employment Law if you don’t practise in that area – you will just be wasting time and money. The BSB also has a list of ‘approved activities which can be found on their website – make sure to check this before enrolling on any courses.
3. Make Use of Technology:
There are now many different ways to complete your CPD, thanks to technology. Many courses can be completed online, which is often more convenient and can save you time travelling to and from courses. There are also many useful apps and websites available which can help you to plan and track your online CPD for lawyers.
4. Set Aside Time Each Week:
It is important to set aside some time each week to work on your CPD. If you leave it all until the last minute, you will find it more difficult to complete everything, and you may not get as much out of the experience. Try to schedule some ‘CPD time in your diary so that you know when you need to work on it.
5.Take Notes:
Don’t forget to take notes during your barrister CPD courses! This will not only help you to remember what you have learnt, but it will also be useful if you need to refer back to anything later on. You could even create a ‘CPD notebook’ where you keep all of your notes in one place.
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