Advancing the clerking profession through education
CMI accredited professional development courses designed exclusively for barristers' clerks, from junior roles through to senior leadership.
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Our courses
Each course is designed in partnership with the IBC Education Committee, tailored to the unique demands of practice managment at every career stage.
IBC Introduction to Business Management
Designed for junior barristers' clerks. Covers the essential business management knowledge for early career development.
Duration
6 months
Intakes
Jan and July
Format
Online + one in-person day
Accredited
CMI
- Designed for junior clerks in their first three years
- IBC Education Committee approved content
- Designed for flexible scheduling around chambers commitments
- CMI accredited
- Included in the course is a 1 year membership with the CMI
- Bespoke course made for barristers clerks
Standard Price
£1,924
+vat
IBC member price
£1,593
+vat
IBC Advanced Business Management
For clerks of all levels who want to fast-track their career and build on their experience.
Duration
10 - 12 months
Intakes
May
Format
Online + one in-person day
Accredited
CMI
- For clerks of all levels who want to fast-track their career and build on their experience. (Recommended a minimum of three years experience).
- IBC Education Committee approved content
- Designed for flexible scheduling around chambers commitments
- CMI accredited
- Included in the course is a 1 year membership with the CMI
- Bespoke course made for all experienced practice management
Standard Price
£3,417
+vat
IBC member price
£3,207
+vat
IBC Fees Management for clerks
Currently in development - register your interest, due for launch June 2027.
Designed for all clerks who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of chambers finance management.
Duration
9 months
Intakes
June 2027
Format
Online + one in-person day
Accredited
CMI
- Designed for all clerks at all levels who want to develop all knowledge and understanding of chambers finance management.
- IBC Education Committee approved content
- Designed for flexible scheduling around chambers commitments
- CMI accredited
- Included in the course is a 1 year membership with the CMI
- Bespoke course made for barristers clerks
Standard Price
£2,690
+vat
IBC member price
£2,215
+vat
Learner portal
Access course materials, assignments and essays in one place.
Facilitator access
Direct interaction with course facilitators and fellow delegates during your programme
Flexible learning
Designed sympathetically around the demands of working in chambers at every level.
Learner support
Although much of the course is delivered and administered online, the support behind it is very much personal.
The IBC and PME Training believe that online learning should never feel faceless. Throughout the course, learners have access to real people who understand the programme and are there to provide help, guidance and encouragement when it is needed.
We pride ourselves on being approachable and responsive. Whether you have a question about the course, need some guidance with your studies or simply want to talk something through, support is never far away.
You may be studying online, but you are not studying alone.
Ready to develop your career?
Join the barristers' clerks who have advanced through IBC Education.
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