Personal Finance Foundations for Junior Barristers

Our course is designed to educate, support and inspire you as you take your initial steps at the Bar.

CPD Eligible.

We understand what the early years of the Bar are like, there is a significant amount of change, uncertainty, and responsibility.

Many junior barristers feel overwhelmed.

Following the feedback from junior barristers across several sets and practice areas we developed a self-directed modular course to address the common areas many wished they invested more time into.

By the end of the course you will have:

Establish and manage your savings and investments which work best for the early years

Understand the why, how, and what of tax-efficient investing

Be able to determine a suitable level of protection

Understand and manage your budget to better align with your circumstances and goals

The key topics you will learn

wealth and purpose

budgeting

savings

Discover methods to better define your personal and financial aspirations
Spend money in alignment with what brings you joy and ensures you achieve your goals
The individual, progressive steps towards feeling more secure

tax

investments

protection

How to remain complaint and retain more of what you worked hard for
Demystify the investment process so you feel confident your investments are guiding you towards your goals
Learn the relevant types of financial protection so you can ensure your family is secure in the face of adversity

wealth and purpose

Discover methods to better define your personal and financial aspirations

budgeting

Strategies to spend money in alignment with what brings you most joy and ensures you achieve your goals

savings

The individual, progressive steps towards feeling more secure

tax

How to remain on the right side of the law while retaining more of what you worked hard for

investments

Demystify the investment process so you feel confident your investments are guiding you towards your goals

protection

Learn the relevant types of financial protection so you can ensure your family is secure in the face of adversity

How the course is delivered

On your time

We understand that in the first few years at the bar you will be becoming familiar with a variety of matters and schedule may frequently change and adapt.

Our materials will be in place and available to you at your discretion.

Each module is intended to be complete within 15-30 minutes.

Feel empowered

The goal of the programme is to ensure you are fully prepared for years ahead, you will know where you want to get it and know how to get there with the exact systems and tools we provide to our private clients.

From important deadlines, understanding the principles of investing, to the benefits of various savings vehicles e.g. ISAs, pensions, Venture Capital Trusts.

Impartial support

Developed by qualified financial experts and barristers who have experienced life at the bar.

There may be times along the course, and after the course that you wish to speak with an experienced, impartial professional regarding your specific circumstances.

We will be available to offer guidance.

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