The King approved the appointment of 94 barristers and one solicitor as new King’s Counsel (KC).
The statistics for successful applicants are as follows;
- The overall success rate was 33.6%; 95 out of a total 283.
- 65 male applicants, 32% success rate
- 30 female applicants, 38% success rate.
- 13 applicants who declared an ethnic origin other than white, 27% success rate
- 8 applicants who declared a disability; 47% success rate
- One solicitor; 14% success rate
- One employed barrister; 14% success rate
The applications for the 2024 KC Competition are now open and will close on 19 April 2024 at 5pm.
