Skills Required for barrister

Question 1

Skills required

Answer 1

ALWAYS ASK: WHAT DOES A BARRISTER DO, how can I use this question to make the panel know that I will make the best pupil

1. Research
2. Write clearly
3. Pull together lots of information
4. Understanding larger + complex information at short time
5. Communicating
6. Work/life balance
7. Analytical mind
8. Ability to express yourself clearly both orally and written clearly and persuasively
9. Ability to think under pressure
10. Commitment to hard work
11. Organised approach to practice
12. Capacity to understand and show understanding of needs and problems of those and for those with whom they work
13. The ability to communicate with a wide range of people
14. Determination, stamina, self-motivation and self-discipline
15. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to express arguments and ideas clearly
16. An analytical mind and a logical approach
17. Strong academic ability
18. Commercial and legal awareness
19. Advocacy skills – the ability to be an advocate for someone else and act in their best interests
20. Attention to detail and strong research skills
21. Excellent time, project and people management skills
22. The ability to remain calm under pressure and a flexible approach to working when situations change
23. Problem solving skills
24. A responsible attitude and integrity.

Think how to demonstrate how you meet those criteria
Describe a good pupil barrister.