GBA - Glasgow Bar Association

about us

The Glasgow Bar Association is the representative body for the legal profession in the west of Scotland although membership is open to all membership is open to members of the legal profession anywhere. Student membership is available to those studying law as long as their place of study or residence is within the territorial jurisdiction of Glasgow Sheriff Court.

The Association is there to promote, represent and protect the rights and interests of its members in the practice of law. It will consider and monitor proposals for law reform and, if necessary, formulate such proposals. In addition the Association will arrange professional development opportunities for members and organise social functions for members and their guests.

The formulation, direction and execution of the policy of the Association will be carried out by the Executive Committee who shall be elected annually at the Annual General Meeting.