Bar Standards Board

BSB keeping assessments under ‘close review’ in wake of second lockdown

Even with the same level of experience and areas of law, research finds

BSB announces appointment of Hull Uni pro-vice chancellor Rebecca Huxley-Binns

Scores consistent with previous years, says regulator — if you don’t count students who encountered IT issues

New bar study finds rookies ‘particularly vulnerable’ to bullying and harassment

Fallout between regulator and students rumbles on

BSB says it’s not possible to release grades sooner for ‘quality assurance’ reasons

One third of exams beset by technical difficulties, regulator confirms

Knock-on effects of pandemic likely felt by students seeking training spots over next two years, according to new BSB impact report

BSB launches pilot

Just grade us on the rest of the BPTC, students urge

Regulator will launch ‘lessons learned review’ of testing issues

Twitter flooded with fresh reports of bar students being unable to access today’s civil litigation assessment

BSB says proctoring partner could not guarantee female assessor due to increased demand during pandemic

One barrister hopeful is said to have worn an adult diaper