QC Question

[Dr Jekyll]

Question a friend asked after she watched the series Silk on DVD. If a barrister gets rejected on applying to become a QC, can they have another go?

[Soov535]

yes

[Dr Jekyll]

That was quick thanks. Is there a limit on number of attempts? What's the record?

[JustinP1]

I understand it costs a fair amount each time you want to be considered.

[Soov535]

It's expensive and after a few failures one is expected to admit defeat gracefully.

[Dr Jekyll]

Expensive by typical normal standards or by the standards of presumably already successful barristers and solicitors?

[agtlaw]

£1800 + VAT application fee. Extra fees if successful.

[Jasandjules]

agtlaw said:

£1800 + VAT application fee. Extra fees if successful.

Plus new wig/gowns.......

[Dammit]

+increased quality of Port etc.

[Jasandjules]

Dammit said:

+increased quality of Port etc.

Nope, we all (well, they, I don't drink it) share the same port at the dining.....

[spikeyhead]

You get to drink port as a barrister? Seems like I chose the wrong career path