TTPP59: What It’s Like to be a Tax Barrister with Harriet Brown (and How to Become One) [Tax Role Insights, Ep 1]

The Tax Professionals Podcast

English - October 09, 2022 23:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB
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You’ll Learn

Harriet introducing herself(5:15) What you have to do to qualify as a tax barrister(11:30) What tax barristers typically do – in terms of activities (I was surprised)(31:45) How Harriet’s role has evolved over the years(34:00) Remuneration for barristers – how this works and what you can expect to earn(36:00) How barristers’ chambers work(46:30) Advice from Harriet if you’re considering becoming a tax barrister

Resources

Bar council website: https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/

Bar standards board websites: https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/

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