Call to the Bar
/ˌkɔːl tə ðə ˈbɑːr/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal ceremony by which a law graduate is admitted to practice as a barrister, entitling them to plead in higher courts.
After his call to the bar, he began representing clients in criminal trials.
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Typically used in common law jurisdictions, this term marks the transition from law graduate to practicing barrister; its usage varies by country.
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