The Council of the Inns of Court (COIC)

The Council of the Inns of Court (COIC) is a charity that exists to advance education in the sound administration of the law, including by promoting high standards of advocacy and enforcing professional standards of conduct. Whilst having existed for many years as a committee supporting the work of the four Inns of Court, it became a charitable organisation in 2014. COIC, on behalf of the four Inns, also offers responses to various consultations relevant to advocacy and the practice of the Bar. COICs mission is to promote the rule of law through excellent advocacy COIC oversees the work of its subsidiary organisations or operational arms, namely: The Bar Tribunal and Adjudication Service (BTAS) - BTAS is responsible for appointing and administering disciplinary tribunals for barristers facing charges of professional misconduct and disciplinary cases. It also organises hearings to consider misconduct by student members of, or applicants to, the Inns of Court, and whether t...