Membership of Circuit is open to members of the Bar of England and Wales, who ordinarily practice, or intend to practice on the North Eastern Circuit. It is also open to Judges who are members of Circuit, and retired members of the Bar and Judiciary.
As of 1st September 2017 Circuit Membership now includes mandatory life insurance benefit of £100,000 (see separate page). The premium for life insurance is taken in conjunction as one payment with the Circuit membership fees by BACS submission using the DDI held on file for members.
Subscription Fees 2019 - 2020
| Silks | £235 plus £180 Life Insurance = £415 |
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20 years and above 15 years and above |
£170 plus £180 Life Insurance = £350 £170 plus £150 Life Insurance = £320 |
| 10 years and above | £165 plus £150 Life Insurance = £315 |
| 5 years and above | £160 plus £150 Life Insurance = £310 |
| Less than 5 years' call | £90 plus £100 Life Insurance = £190 |
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Judges |
£45 - not eligible for life insurance £45 plus £180 Life Insurance = £225 £20 - not eligible for life insurance |