called to the Bar—(UK law) admitted as a barrister (a lawyer who has the right to speak as an advocate in higher law courts):
- She completed her studies at the College of Law in London and was called to the Bar in 2004.
called within the Bar—(UK law) appointed a Queen’s/King’s Counsel (a barrister who has the right to act for the State):
- Barristers who have been “called within the Bar” occupy the front benches in the auditorium of the court.