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The University of Law: Bar Practice Course (BPC)
| Institution | The University of Law |
|---|---|
| Department | The University of Law |
| Web | http://www.law.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Bar Professional Training Course
Summary
The Bar Practice Course (BPC) is the qualifying postgraduate course allowing graduates to prepare for practise as barristers in England and Wales. It is the vocational stage of training which you’re required to pass before you can go on to complete the final, practical stage of training: pupillage.
Our Bar Practice Course provides an ideal environment for developing confidence and the advocacy, communication and leadership skills you’ll need to thrive at the Bar. It is designed to help you secure pupillage and prepare you for life as a barrister. You'll receive dedicated support from our specialist careers service from the moment you accept your place, giving you the best chance of securing pupillage and acquiring as much varied experience as possible. With our experienced academic team and advanced learning technology, you will gain the expertise needed to start your career as a barrister.
When you study the Bar Practice Course with us you will receive:
-
Tuition in small classes alongside the brightest students: we require all students to undergo a live selection process before being offered a place.
-
Access to an engaging and innovative online learning environment, plus face-to-face lecturer and peer support when you need it most.
-
Taught by qualified lawyers, with lectures and practical workshops to develop your legal skills, so you’ll know what to expect in a real-life work environment.
-
Flexible study options to suit you: choose to study with us full-time or part-time at a number of locations across the UK.
-
Success in pupillage applications and beyond with our Future Pupil Programme, part of our award-winning Careers and Employability Service, available from the moment you accept your place.
-
A choice of three pathways to success with our Bar Practice Course LLM: complete real-life legal work experience via our Pro Bono clinics, write a dissertation or study additional modules and sit the exams after you finish your Bar Practice Course.
-
Exclusive access to our Synap learning and revision tool: complete multiple-choice questions to monitor and review your progress.
-
All of the course materials you need: hard copies of the White Book (Civil Procedure) and Blackstone’s (Criminal Practice) are included in your course fee.
Benefits of our selection process
Our virtual Selection Process allows us to identify the brightest and most able students, creating a stimulating learning environment for all. As a result, when you undertake our BPC you can guarantee that you will be studying alongside committed, focused and intelligent students, which in turn will push you to succeed.
-
Gain confidence in knowing whether a career at the Bar is right for you
-
Practise your advocacy skills in a 5-minute "plea in mitigation"
-
Take the opportunity to compete for Advocacy Scholarships
-
Get vital practice for pupillage interviews
Important Information
The University of Law fully complies with equal opportunities legislation and actively encourages diversity within the legal profession. Our admissions process acts fairly and aims to enable students to make the best use of their talents. You are encouraged to tell us about any special requirements at the earliest opportunity. This will allow us to discuss how we may go about meeting your requirements.
Please see important information issued by the Bar Standards Board for those wishing to study for the Bar of England and Wales.
This course is currently available at our Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London Moorgate, Manchester, Newcastle and Nottingham campuses for our September full-time intakes. We also offer September part-time weekend, January full-time, and July full-time intakes at select campuses.*
*Please note that campus locations are subject to change and may vary by intake and start date. Please check our website for more information.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students must possess a 2:1 or above from a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) or a 2:1 in any undergraduate degree along with a law conversion course. Applicants with a 2:2 from a non-law degree will be required to achieve a commendation or distinction from their GDL/MA Law/PgDL/MA Law (Conversion) or MA Law (SQE1) studies. Some students with a 2:2 but other qualities such as additional higher education qualifications, relevant work experience, etc. may also be considered. Students must comply with the requirements for commencing a Bar Practice Course (BPC) set out by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). Applicants meeting the academic eligibility criteria will be required to attend and successfully pass an online Selection Interview. English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English - An English Language level of IELTS 7.5 with a minimum of 7.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
| Location | Multiple locations - see website for more details 2 Bunhill Row London EC1Y 8HQ |
Summary
The Bar Practice Course (BPC) is the qualifying postgraduate course allowing graduates to prepare for practise as barristers in England and Wales. It is the vocational stage of training which you’re required to pass before you can go on to complete the final, practical stage of training: pupillage.
Our Bar Practice Course provides an ideal environment for developing confidence and the advocacy, communication and leadership skills you’ll need to thrive at the Bar. It is designed to help you secure pupillage and prepare you for life as a barrister. You'll receive dedicated support from our specialist careers service from the moment you accept your place, giving you the best chance of securing pupillage and acquiring as much varied experience as possible. With our experienced academic team and advanced learning technology, you will gain the expertise needed to start your career as a barrister.
When you study the Bar Practice Course with us you will receive:
-
Tuition in small classes alongside the brightest students: we require all students to undergo a live selection process before being offered a place.
-
Access to an engaging and innovative online learning environment, plus face-to-face lecturer and peer support when you need it most.
-
Taught by qualified lawyers, with lectures and practical workshops to develop your legal skills, so you’ll know what to expect in a real-life work environment.
-
Flexible study options to suit you: choose to study with us full-time or part-time at a number of locations across the UK.
-
Success in pupillage applications and beyond with our Future Pupil Programme, part of our award-winning Careers and Employability Service, available from the moment you accept your place.
-
A choice of three pathways to success with our Bar Practice Course LLM: complete real-life legal work experience via our Pro Bono clinics, write a dissertation or study additional modules and sit the exams after you finish your Bar Practice Course.
-
Exclusive access to our Synap learning and revision tool: complete multiple-choice questions to monitor and review your progress.
-
All of the course materials you need: hard copies of the White Book (Civil Procedure) and Blackstone’s (Criminal Practice) are included in your course fee.
Benefits of our selection process
Our virtual Selection Process allows us to identify the brightest and most able students, creating a stimulating learning environment for all. As a result, when you undertake our BPC you can guarantee that you will be studying alongside committed, focused and intelligent students, which in turn will push you to succeed.
-
Gain confidence in knowing whether a career at the Bar is right for you
-
Practise your advocacy skills in a 5-minute "plea in mitigation"
-
Take the opportunity to compete for Advocacy Scholarships
-
Get vital practice for pupillage interviews
Important Information
The University of Law fully complies with equal opportunities legislation and actively encourages diversity within the legal profession. Our admissions process acts fairly and aims to enable students to make the best use of their talents. You are encouraged to tell us about any special requirements at the earliest opportunity. This will allow us to discuss how we may go about meeting your requirements.
Please see important information issued by the Bar Standards Board for those wishing to study for the Bar of England and Wales.
This course is currently available at our Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London Moorgate, Manchester, Newcastle and Nottingham campuses for our September full-time intakes. We also offer September part-time weekend, January full-time, and July full-time intakes at select campuses.*
*Please note that campus locations are subject to change and may vary by intake and start date. Please check our website for more information.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students must possess a 2:1 or above from a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) or a 2:1 in any undergraduate degree along with a law conversion course. Applicants with a 2:2 from a non-law degree will be required to achieve a commendation or distinction from their GDL/MA Law/PgDL/MA Law (Conversion) or MA Law (SQE1) studies. Some students with a 2:2 but other qualities such as additional higher education qualifications, relevant work experience, etc. may also be considered. Students must comply with the requirements for commencing a Bar Practice Course (BPC) set out by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). Applicants meeting the academic eligibility criteria will be required to attend and successfully pass an online Selection Interview. English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English - An English Language level of IELTS 7.5 with a minimum of 7.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
| Location | Multiple locations - see website for more details 2 Bunhill Row London EC1Y 8HQ |
Summary
The Bar Practice Course (BPC) is the qualifying postgraduate course allowing graduates to prepare for practise as barristers in England and Wales. It is the vocational stage of training which you’re required to pass before you can go on to complete the final, practical stage of training: pupillage.
Our Bar Practice Course provides an ideal environment for developing confidence and the advocacy, communication and leadership skills you’ll need to thrive at the Bar. It is designed to help you secure pupillage and prepare you for life as a barrister. You'll receive dedicated support from our specialist careers service from the moment you accept your place, giving you the best chance of securing pupillage and acquiring as much varied experience as possible. With our experienced academic team and advanced learning technology, you will gain the expertise needed to start your career as a barrister.
When you study the Bar Practice Course with us you will receive:
-
Tuition in small classes alongside the brightest students: we require all students to undergo a live selection process before being offered a place.
-
Access to an engaging and innovative online learning environment, plus face-to-face lecturer and peer support when you need it most.
-
Taught by qualified lawyers, with lectures and practical workshops to develop your legal skills, so you’ll know what to expect in a real-life work environment.
-
Flexible study options to suit you: choose to study with us full-time or part-time at a number of locations across the UK.
-
Success in pupillage applications and beyond with our Future Pupil Programme, part of our award-winning Careers and Employability Service, available from the moment you accept your place.
-
A choice of three pathways to success with our Bar Practice Course LLM: complete real-life legal work experience via our Pro Bono clinics, write a dissertation or study additional modules and sit the exams after you finish your Bar Practice Course.
-
Exclusive access to our Synap learning and revision tool: complete multiple-choice questions to monitor and review your progress.
-
All of the course materials you need: hard copies of the White Book (Civil Procedure) and Blackstone’s (Criminal Practice) are included in your course fee.
Benefits of our selection process
Our virtual Selection Process allows us to identify the brightest and most able students, creating a stimulating learning environment for all. As a result, when you undertake our BPC you can guarantee that you will be studying alongside committed, focused and intelligent students, which in turn will push you to succeed.
-
Gain confidence in knowing whether a career at the Bar is right for you
-
Practise your advocacy skills in a 5-minute "plea in mitigation"
-
Take the opportunity to compete for Advocacy Scholarships
-
Get vital practice for pupillage interviews
Important Information
The University of Law fully complies with equal opportunities legislation and actively encourages diversity within the legal profession. Our admissions process acts fairly and aims to enable students to make the best use of their talents. You are encouraged to tell us about any special requirements at the earliest opportunity. This will allow us to discuss how we may go about meeting your requirements.
Please see important information issued by the Bar Standards Board for those wishing to study for the Bar of England and Wales.
This course is currently available at our Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London Moorgate, Manchester, Newcastle and Nottingham campuses for our September full-time intakes. We also offer September part-time weekend, January full-time, and July full-time intakes at select campuses.*
*Please note that campus locations are subject to change and may vary by intake and start date. Please check our website for more information.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students must possess a 2:1 or above from a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) or a 2:1 in any undergraduate degree along with a law conversion course. Applicants with a 2:2 from a non-law degree will be required to achieve a commendation or distinction from their GDL/MA Law/PgDL/MA Law (Conversion) or MA Law (SQE1) studies. Some students with a 2:2 but other qualities such as additional higher education qualifications, relevant work experience, etc. may also be considered. Students must comply with the requirements for commencing a Bar Practice Course (BPC) set out by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). Applicants meeting the academic eligibility criteria will be required to attend and successfully pass an online Selection Interview. English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English - An English Language level of IELTS 7.5 with a minimum of 7.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
| Location | Multiple locations - see website for more details 2 Bunhill Row London EC1Y 8HQ |
Summary
The Bar Practice Course (BPC) is the qualifying postgraduate course allowing graduates to prepare for practise as barristers in England and Wales. It is the vocational stage of training which you’re required to pass before you can go on to complete the final, practical stage of training: pupillage.
Our Bar Practice Course provides an ideal environment for developing confidence and the advocacy, communication and leadership skills you’ll need to thrive at the Bar. With our experienced academic team and advanced learning technology, you will gain the expertise needed to start your career as a barrister.
We pride ourselves in offering the best legal training, and our Bar Practice Course (BPC) is no exception.
It is designed to help you secure pupillage and prepare you for life as a barrister. You'll receive dedicated support from our specialist careers service from the moment you accept your place, giving you the best chance of securing pupillage and acquiring as much varied experience as possible.
When you study the Bar Practice Course with us you will receive:
-
Tuition in small classes alongside the brightest students: we require all students to undergo a live selection process before being offered a place.
-
Access to an engaging and innovative online learning environment, plus face-to-face lecturer and peer support when you need it most.
-
Taught by qualified lawyers, with lectures and practical workshops to develop your legal skills, so you’ll know what to expect in a real-life work environment.
-
Flexible study options to suit you: choose to study with us full-time or part-time at a number of locations across the UK.
-
Success in pupillage applications and beyond with our Future Pupil Programme, part of our award-winning Careers and Employability Service, available from the moment you accept your place.
-
A choice of three pathways to success with our Bar Practice Course LLM: complete real-life legal work experience via our Pro Bono clinics, write a dissertation or study additional modules and sit the exams after you finish your Bar Practice Course.
-
Exclusive access to our Synap learning and revision tool: complete multiple-choice questions to monitor and review your progress.
-
All of the course materials you need: hard copies of the White Book (Civil Procedure) and Blackstone’s (Criminal Practice) are included in your course fee.
Benefits of our selection process
Our virtual Selection Process allows us to identify the brightest and most able students, creating a stimulating learning environment for all. As a result, when you undertake our BPC you can guarantee that you will be studying alongside committed, focused and intelligent students, which in turn will push you to succeed.
-
Gain confidence in knowing whether a career at the Bar is right for you
-
Practise your advocacy skills in a 5-minute "plea in mitigation"
-
Take the opportunity to compete for Advocacy Scholarships
-
Get vital practice for pupillage interviews
Important Information
The University of Law fully complies with equal opportunities legislation and actively encourages diversity within the legal profession. Our admissions process acts fairly and aims to enable students to make the best use of their talents. You are encouraged to tell us about any special requirements at the earliest opportunity. This will allow us to discuss how we may go about meeting your requirements.
Please see important information issued by the Bar Standards Board for those wishing to study for the Bar of England and Wales.
This course is currently available at our London Moorgate campus for all intakes, and at our Birmingham and Leeds campuses for our January intake.*
*Please note that campus locations are subject to change and may vary by intake and start date. Please check our website for more information.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students must possess a 2:1 or above from a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) or a 2:1 in any undergraduate degree along with a law conversion course. Applicants with a 2:2 from a non-law degree will be required to achieve a commendation or distinction from their GDL/MA Law/PgDL/MA Law (Conversion) or MA Law (SQE1) studies. Some students with a 2:2 but other qualities such as additional higher education qualifications, relevant work experience, etc. may also be considered. Students must comply with the requirements for commencing a Bar Practice Course (BPC) set out by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). Applicants meeting the academic eligibility criteria will be required to attend and successfully pass an online Selection Interview. English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English - An English Language level of IELTS 7.5 with a minimum of 7.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
| Location | London Moorgate 2 Bunhill Row Moorgate City of London EC1Y 8HQ |
Summary
The Bar Practice Course (BPC) is the qualifying postgraduate course allowing graduates to prepare for practise as barristers in England and Wales. It is the vocational stage of training which you’re required to pass before you can go on to complete the final, practical stage of training: pupillage.
Our Bar Practice Course provides an ideal environment for developing confidence and the advocacy, communication and leadership skills you’ll need to thrive at the Bar. With our experienced academic team and advanced learning technology, you will gain the expertise needed to start your career as a barrister.
We pride ourselves in offering the best legal training, and our Bar Practice Course (BPC) is no exception.
It is designed to help you secure pupillage and prepare you for life as a barrister. You'll receive dedicated support from our specialist careers service from the moment you accept your place, giving you the best chance of securing pupillage and acquiring as much varied experience as possible.
When you study the Bar Practice Course with us you will receive:
-
Tuition in small classes alongside the brightest students: we require all students to undergo a live selection process before being offered a place.
-
Access to an engaging and innovative online learning environment, plus face-to-face lecturer and peer support when you need it most.
-
Taught by qualified lawyers, with lectures and practical workshops to develop your legal skills, so you’ll know what to expect in a real-life work environment.
-
Flexible study options to suit you: choose to study with us full-time or part-time at a number of locations across the UK.
-
Success in pupillage applications and beyond with our Future Pupil Programme, part of our award-winning Careers and Employability Service, available from the moment you accept your place.
-
A choice of three pathways to success with our Bar Practice Course LLM: complete real-life legal work experience via our Pro Bono clinics, write a dissertation or study additional modules and sit the exams after you finish your Bar Practice Course.
-
Exclusive access to our Synap learning and revision tool: complete multiple-choice questions to monitor and review your progress.
-
All of the course materials you need: hard copies of the White Book (Civil Procedure) and Blackstone’s (Criminal Practice) are included in your course fee.
Benefits of our selection process
Our virtual Selection Process allows us to identify the brightest and most able students, creating a stimulating learning environment for all. As a result, when you undertake our BPC you can guarantee that you will be studying alongside committed, focused and intelligent students, which in turn will push you to succeed.
-
Gain confidence in knowing whether a career at the Bar is right for you
-
Practise your advocacy skills in a 5-minute "plea in mitigation"
-
Take the opportunity to compete for Advocacy Scholarships
-
Get vital practice for pupillage interviews
Important Information
The University of Law fully complies with equal opportunities legislation and actively encourages diversity within the legal profession. Our admissions process acts fairly and aims to enable students to make the best use of their talents. You are encouraged to tell us about any special requirements at the earliest opportunity. This will allow us to discuss how we may go about meeting your requirements.
Please see important information issued by the Bar Standards Board for those wishing to study for the Bar of England and Wales.
This course is currently available at our London Moorgate campus for all intakes, and at our Birmingham and Leeds campuses for our January intake.*
*Please note that campus locations are subject to change and may vary by intake and start date. Please check our website for more information.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students must possess a 2:1 or above from a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) or a 2:1 in any undergraduate degree along with a law conversion course. Applicants with a 2:2 from a non-law degree will be required to achieve a commendation or distinction from their GDL/MA Law/PgDL/MA Law (Conversion) or MA Law (SQE1) studies. Some students with a 2:2 but other qualities such as additional higher education qualifications, relevant work experience, etc. may also be considered. Students must comply with the requirements for commencing a Bar Practice Course (BPC) set out by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). Applicants meeting the academic eligibility criteria will be required to attend and successfully pass an online Selection Interview. English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English - An English Language level of IELTS 7.5 with a minimum of 7.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
| Location | Multiple locations - see website for more details 2 Bunhill Row London EC1Y 8HQ |
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