15/07/2026
Call to Bar β
Call to the Bar β
Following last week's πππ₯π₯ ππ¨ ππ‘π πππ« ceremonies, I noticed many congratulatory posts referring to it as "Call to Bar."
However, the correct expression is "πππ₯π₯ ππ¨ ππ‘π πππ«."
According to the Oxford Dictionary, ππ‘π πππ« refers to the legal profession, particularly barristers collectively.
In other words, the phrase πππ₯π₯ ππ¨ ππ‘π πππ« refers to the formal ceremony or process where law school graduates are officially admitted to the legal profession and granted the license to practice law as a barrister or attorney.
Therefore, when a law graduate completes the required training and is formally admitted to practise law, ππ‘ππ² ππ«π π¬ππ’π ππ¨ ππ πππ₯π₯ππ ππ¨ ππ‘π πππ«.
The phrase is a complete expression, and the article "ππ‘π" must be there.
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Titilope was called to the Bar last week.
β Titilope was called to Bar last week.
As communicators, writers, and professionals, paying attention to these details helps us preserve the meaning and accuracy of the language we use.
And to everyone who was called to the Bar last week, congratulations on this remarkable milestone. Wishing you a successful and impactful legal career ahead.
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Best,
The Adeyemi Shukroh
Corporate Communications Expert