BSB seeks new members for its Advisory Pool of Experts (APEX) (1)
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) is recruiting new members to its Advisory Pool of Experts (APEX).
The BSB uses APEX for advice and support, to help us develop policy and make regulatory decisions. APEX is made up of a diverse group of people, from a wide range of backgrounds, who are experts in their respective fields.
The BSB is now looking for new barrister members with expertise in:
- Family law (x3);
- Civil law (x3);
- Chancery law (x3);
- Criminal law (x2, general and specific expertise in handling sexual offences cases);
- Employment law (x2);
- Discrimination law (x2)
We are also seeking to recruit an individual (who may or may not be legally qualified) to provide specialist advice on exemptions and waivers relating to qualification requirements. This member
should have knowledge or experience of one or more of the following:
- the teaching of the foundation of law subjects on a Qualifying Law Degree or Graduate Diploma in Law;
- knowledge and understanding of the Bar Professional Training Course curriculum;
- provision of pupillage;
- advocacy training;
- supplying legal services to the public either as a barrister or authorised by another approved regulator;
- mutual recognition of qualifications; and
- equality legislation.
APEX members will be engaged by the BSB on a case by case basis and enter into a paid consultancy agreement for services with the BSB for up to 10 days work per year. The BSB aim to recruit talented candidates and value diversity in background, skills and experience. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all applicants.
The closing date for applications for these positions is 9:00am on Monday 25 February 2019.
Interviews will take place in London between 2 April 2019 and 11 April 2019. An induction session for those appointed will take place in May 2019.
About APEX
APEX was formed as part of the BSB’s governance restructuring which has led to more executive-led policy development and decision making. APEX members are appointed to provide external and independent advice to BSB staff working on policy development or taking regulatory decisions on exemptions from qualification requirements or enforcement cases.
Short biographies of current APEX members can be found here
About the Bar Standards Board
Our mission is to regulate barristers and specialised legal services businesses in England and Wales in the public interest. For more information about what we do visit:
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