Training Module
Ensuring fair allocation of work within chambers is crucial for promoting equality and diversity among barristers.
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Ensuring the fair allocation of work within Chambers is essential to promoting equality, diversity and confidence in professional progression at the Bar. Transparent and well-understood allocation practices help ensure that opportunities are distributed equitably, support compliance with regulatory obligations, and reinforce trust among members of Chambers.
The ABC Fair Allocation of Work training module has been written by Kerry Gardiner and Anna Williams of Guildhall Chambers. It is designed to support barristers and Chambers staff in understanding the principles that underpin fair allocation and in applying them consistently within the day-to-day operation of Chambers.
Effective allocation of work plays a key role in fostering an inclusive and high-performing professional environment. Where work is allocated fairly, Chambers are better placed to support career development, retain talent, and reduce the risk of unconscious bias or systemic disadvantage. Fair allocation practices also protect Chambers by ensuring decisions are defensible, evidence-based and aligned with regulatory expectations.
The module explores the importance of equity in work allocation and the regulatory rules that apply. It provides guidance on reviewing the allocation of unassigned work and introduces practical strategies for monitoring allocation patterns to ensure fairness. The training also addresses confidentiality and anonymisation, the recording of diversity data, and how to analyse monitoring data effectively.
Participants are guided on how to identify potential disparities revealed through monitoring and how to address any issues that arise in a constructive and proportionate way. By embedding these principles, Chambers can adopt transparent allocation policies that promote consistency, accountability and best practice.
Implementing fair allocation of work training helps Chambers create a more inclusive, compliant and effective working environment, ultimately benefiting both barristers and the clients they serve.
Numerous “Chambers real life” scenarios are given throughout the module to demonstrate how the legal obligations and regulatory requirements might play out in a Chambers-specific context, to help address challenges that are unique to barristers and the Chambers world.
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The ABC Fair Allocation of Work training module was specifically written for Clerks and Practice managers, as well as Members of Chambers, by practicing barristers Kerry Gardiner and Anna Williams, who specialise in Employment Law. The course is designed to help ensure that allocation of work is fair, constant and in accordance with Bar Standards Board guidelines.
Devised with the busy life in Chambers in mind. The content can be accessed on demand, 24/7. The total running time including the quiz is designed to be 45 minutes – which can be undertaken in manageable sections if preferred.
On demand content that is succinct and easily digestible, and training that can be completed even on the move – and can be left if interrupted and rejoined later on a different device if necessary.
The ABC training portfolio provides an unmatched combination of Chambers-specific training written by expert barristers practicing in that field; a user-friendly and easy to navigate e-learning platform, and a training provider renowned for its client-focussed and friendly approach.
Kerry Gardiner, called in 2006, is a specialist Employment and Discrimination barrister, practising from Guildhall Chambers.
She acts for both Claimants and Respondents across the full spectrum of Employment Law, including unfair, constructive & wrongful dismissal, redundancy, Transfer of Undertakings (TUPE), whistleblowing, breach of contract and discrimination.
As well as representing clients in employment tribunals and judicial mediations, Kerry is frequently instructed to appear in the Employment Appeals Tribunal.
Anna Williams was called in 2019 and is a member of Guildhall Chambers. She specialises in Employment & Discrimination law and has experience in all aspects of these fields. She has been instructed to appear in multi-day employment tribunal proceedings and regularly appears in appeals before the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
In addition to practice, Anna undertakes extensive academic work in the fields of employment law and contract law.
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