More than half of barristers suffer from sleepless nights and most would never recommend a career at the bar. Meanwhile 62 per cent said they experienced 'little interest of pleasure' in life generally whilst a quarter reported debilitating work-related stress levels, saying they were nervous, anxious or on edge most or all the time.
Quality of leadership
The depressing figures came from research conducted by the Bar Counsel looking into the physical and psychological health of barristers at all levels of call. Nearly one barrister in five would never recommend a career at the bar. Barristers also complained about the quality of leadership in their chambers and the wider profession. Some 63 per cent answered 'not at all' or only 'sometimes' when asked if they saw 'role models amongst those in a leadership capacity at the bar'.
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