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The University of Law: Bar Practice Course (BPC)
| Institution | The University of Law View institution profile |
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| Department | The University of Law View department profile |
| Web | https://www.law.ac.uk |
| study@law.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 020 3435 4608 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Our Bar Practice Course (BPC), previously known as the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), is designed to help you secure pupillage and prepare you for life as a barrister. You can expect high standards of teaching by qualified practitioners with unparalleled experience in delivering advocacy. Choose our BPC LLM and make your pupillage applications stand out, working on real life pro bono legal cases.
WHY CHOOSE OUR BPC? When you study the Bar Practice Course with us you will receive:
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Up to 50 hours advocacy training, so you're fully prepared for the Bar: test your skills in front of real barristers and judges at prestigious mooting competitions organised by our Advocacy Committee and also at mock trials in court.
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Tuition in small classes alongside the brightest students: we require all students to undergo a live selection process before being offered a place.
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Access to an engaging and innovative online learning environment, plus face-to-face Lecturer and peer support when you need it mos
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Flexible study options to suit you: choose to study with us full-time or part-time at a number of locations across the UK.
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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.
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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.
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Exclusive access to our Synap learning and revision tool: complete multiple-choice questions to monitor and review your progress.
OUR BPC LLM
Choose to study this award and you will have the opportunity to add an internationally recognised LLM qualification to your CV and pupillage applications.
You can complete your Master of Laws (LLM) qualification via three routes:
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Complete real-life work experience via our Pro Bono clinics - you will advise, manage and represent clients on a variety of cases in legal areas. You will also be paired with a Master’s Supervisor, who will guide you through a reflective learning process so that you can complete your reflective assessment and obtain your Master’s Degree.
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Study additional modules - increase your knowledge of legal practice areas which are of interest to you and can help shape the direction of your career. You will sit the exams once you’ve finished your Bar Practice Course.
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Write a dissertation - immerse yourself in an area of law and become expert in it, allowing you to demonstrate your knowledge in your applications to chambers and beyond.
If you study our Bar Practice Course LLM, you could also be eligible for a SLC Postgraduate Loan.
Bar Professional Training Course
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To be eligible to take up your place, you must comply with the requirements for commencing a bar course set out by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). The Academic Stage Handbook gives you full information about these requirements. You will be required to pass the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) before you start your studies. You will need either a qualifying law degree (QLD) 2:1 minimum or an undergraduate degree in any other subject (2:1 minimum*) and a Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE For qualifying law degrees, all offers based on predicted grades will be conditional upon achieving a 2:1 or above. Applicants who meet the basic eligibility criteria may then be invited to attend a selection interview at one of our campuses. * For non QLD applicants with a 2:2, offers based on predicted GDL grade will be conditional upon achieving distinction or commendation ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT SELECTION EVENT - A 5 minute 'plea in mitigation' in the magistrates' court - you will be given 40 minutes to prepare INNS OF COURT |
| Location | London Bloomsbury 14 Store Street London WC1E 7DE |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To be eligible to take up your place, you must comply with the requirements for commencing a bar course set out by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). The Academic Stage Handbook gives you full information about these requirements. You will be required to pass the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) before you start your studies. You will need either a qualifying law degree (QLD) 2:1 minimum or an undergraduate degree in any other subject (2:1 minimum*) and a Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE For qualifying law degrees, all offers based on predicted grades will be conditional upon achieving a 2:1 or above. Applicants who meet the basic eligibility criteria may then be invited to attend a selection interview at one of our campuses. * For non QLD applicants with a 2:2, offers based on predicted GDL grade will be conditional upon achieving distinction or commendation ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT SELECTION EVENT - A 5 minute 'plea in mitigation' in the magistrates' court - you will be given 40 minutes to prepare INNS OF COURT |
| Location | Birmingham 133 Great Hampton Street Birmingham B18 6AQ |
Fees
| EU | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| International | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To be eligible to take up your place, you must comply with the requirements for commencing a bar course set out by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). The Academic Stage Handbook gives you full information about these requirements. You will be required to pass the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) before you start your studies. You will need either a qualifying law degree (QLD) 2:1 minimum or an undergraduate degree in any other subject (2:1 minimum*) and a Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE For qualifying law degrees, all offers based on predicted grades will be conditional upon achieving a 2:1 or above. Applicants who meet the basic eligibility criteria may then be invited to attend a selection interview at one of our campuses. * For non QLD applicants with a 2:2, offers based on predicted GDL grade will be conditional upon achieving distinction or commendation ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT SELECTION EVENT - A 5 minute 'plea in mitigation' in the magistrates' court - you will be given 40 minutes to prepare INNS OF COURT |
| Location | Leeds 15-16 Park Road Leeds LS1 5HD |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To be eligible to take up your place, you must comply with the requirements for commencing a bar course set out by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). The Academic Stage Handbook gives you full information about these requirements. You will be required to pass the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) before you start your studies. You will need either a qualifying law degree (QLD) 2:1 minimum or an undergraduate degree in any other subject (2:1 minimum*) and a Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE For qualifying law degrees, all offers based on predicted grades will be conditional upon achieving a 2:1 or above. Applicants who meet the basic eligibility criteria may then be invited to attend a selection interview at one of our campuses. * For non QLD applicants with a 2:2, offers based on predicted GDL grade will be conditional upon achieving distinction or commendation ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT SELECTION EVENT - A 5 minute 'plea in mitigation' in the magistrates' court - you will be given 40 minutes to prepare INNS OF COURT |
| Location | London Bloomsbury 14 Store Street London WC1E 7DE |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To be eligible to take up your place, you must comply with the requirements for commencing a bar course set out by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). The Academic Stage Handbook gives you full information about these requirements. You will be required to pass the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) before you start your studies. You will need either a qualifying law degree (QLD) 2:1 minimum or an undergraduate degree in any other subject (2:1 minimum*) and a Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE For qualifying law degrees, all offers based on predicted grades will be conditional upon achieving a 2:1 or above. Applicants who meet the basic eligibility criteria may then be invited to attend a selection interview at one of our campuses. * For non QLD applicants with a 2:2, offers based on predicted GDL grade will be conditional upon achieving distinction or commendation ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT SELECTION EVENT - A 5 minute 'plea in mitigation' in the magistrates' court - you will be given 40 minutes to prepare INNS OF COURT |
| Location | Bristol Temple Circus Bristol BS1 6HG |
Fees
| EU | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| International | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To be eligible to take up your place, you must comply with the requirements for commencing a bar course set out by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). The Academic Stage Handbook gives you full information about these requirements. You will be required to pass the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) before you start your studies. You will need either a qualifying law degree (QLD) 2:1 minimum or an undergraduate degree in any other subject (2:1 minimum*) and a Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE For qualifying law degrees, all offers based on predicted grades will be conditional upon achieving a 2:1 or above. Applicants who meet the basic eligibility criteria may then be invited to attend a selection interview at one of our campuses. * For non QLD applicants with a 2:2, offers based on predicted GDL grade will be conditional upon achieving distinction or commendation ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT SELECTION EVENT - A 5 minute 'plea in mitigation' in the magistrates' court - you will be given 40 minutes to prepare INNS OF COURT |
| Location | Birmingham 133 Great Hampton Street Birmingham B18 6AQ |
Fees
| EU | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| International | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To be eligible to take up your place, you must comply with the requirements for commencing a bar course set out by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). The Academic Stage Handbook gives you full information about these requirements. You will be required to pass the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) before you start your studies. You will need either a qualifying law degree (QLD) 2:1 minimum or an undergraduate degree in any other subject (2:1 minimum*) and a Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE For qualifying law degrees, all offers based on predicted grades will be conditional upon achieving a 2:1 or above. Applicants who meet the basic eligibility criteria may then be invited to attend a selection interview at one of our campuses. * For non QLD applicants with a 2:2, offers based on predicted GDL grade will be conditional upon achieving distinction or commendation ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT SELECTION EVENT - A 5 minute 'plea in mitigation' in the magistrates' court - you will be given 40 minutes to prepare INNS OF COURT |
| Location | Leeds 15-16 Park Road Leeds LS1 5HD |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To be eligible to take up your place, you must comply with the requirements for commencing a bar course set out by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). The Academic Stage Handbook gives you full information about these requirements. You will be required to pass the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) before you start your studies. You will need either a qualifying law degree (QLD) 2:1 minimum or an undergraduate degree in any other subject (2:1 minimum*) and a Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE For qualifying law degrees, all offers based on predicted grades will be conditional upon achieving a 2:1 or above. Applicants who meet the basic eligibility criteria may then be invited to attend a selection interview at one of our campuses. * For non QLD applicants with a 2:2, offers based on predicted GDL grade will be conditional upon achieving distinction or commendation ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT SELECTION EVENT - A 5 minute 'plea in mitigation' in the magistrates' court - you will be given 40 minutes to prepare INNS OF COURT |
| Location | Manchester 2 New York Street Manchester M1 4HJ |
Fees
| EU | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| International | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To be eligible to take up your place, you must comply with the requirements for commencing a bar course set out by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). The Academic Stage Handbook gives you full information about these requirements. You will be required to pass the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) before you start your studies. You will need either a qualifying law degree (QLD) 2:1 minimum or an undergraduate degree in any other subject (2:1 minimum*) and a Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE For qualifying law degrees, all offers based on predicted grades will be conditional upon achieving a 2:1 or above. Applicants who meet the basic eligibility criteria may then be invited to attend a selection interview at one of our campuses. * For non QLD applicants with a 2:2, offers based on predicted GDL grade will be conditional upon achieving distinction or commendation ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT SELECTION EVENT - A 5 minute 'plea in mitigation' in the magistrates' court - you will be given 40 minutes to prepare INNS OF COURT |
| Location | Liverpool Rendall Building The University of Liverpool Bedford Street South Liverpool L69 7ZQ |
Fees
| EU | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| International | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To be eligible to take up your place, you must comply with the requirements for commencing a bar course set out by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). The Academic Stage Handbook gives you full information about these requirements. You will be required to pass the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) before you start your studies. You will need either a qualifying law degree (QLD) 2:1 minimum or an undergraduate degree in any other subject (2:1 minimum*) and a Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE For qualifying law degrees, all offers based on predicted grades will be conditional upon achieving a 2:1 or above. Applicants who meet the basic eligibility criteria may then be invited to attend a selection interview at one of our campuses. * For non QLD applicants with a 2:2, offers based on predicted GDL grade will be conditional upon achieving distinction or commendation ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT SELECTION EVENT - A 5 minute 'plea in mitigation' in the magistrates' court - you will be given 40 minutes to prepare INNS OF COURT |
| Location | Nottingham One Royal Standard Place Nottingham NG1 6FS |
Fees
| EU | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| International | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To be eligible to take up your place, you must comply with the requirements for commencing a bar course set out by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). The Academic Stage Handbook gives you full information about these requirements. You will be required to pass the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) before you start your studies. You will need either a qualifying law degree (QLD) 2:1 minimum or an undergraduate degree in any other subject (2:1 minimum*) and a Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE For qualifying law degrees, all offers based on predicted grades will be conditional upon achieving a 2:1 or above. Applicants who meet the basic eligibility criteria may then be invited to attend a selection interview at one of our campuses. * For non QLD applicants with a 2:2, offers based on predicted GDL grade will be conditional upon achieving distinction or commendation ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT SELECTION EVENT - A 5 minute 'plea in mitigation' in the magistrates' court - you will be given 40 minutes to prepare INNS OF COURT |
| Location | Newcastle Newcastle University 42-44 Great North Road/Windsor Court Newcastle Upon Tyne NE2 4HE |
Fees
| EU | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| International | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To be eligible to take up your place, you must comply with the requirements for commencing a bar course set out by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). The Academic Stage Handbook gives you full information about these requirements. You will be required to pass the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) before you start your studies. You will need either a qualifying law degree (QLD) 2:1 minimum or an undergraduate degree in any other subject (2:1 minimum*) and a Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE For qualifying law degrees, all offers based on predicted grades will be conditional upon achieving a 2:1 or above. Applicants who meet the basic eligibility criteria may then be invited to attend a selection interview at one of our campuses. * For non QLD applicants with a 2:2, offers based on predicted GDL grade will be conditional upon achieving distinction or commendation ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT SELECTION EVENT - A 5 minute 'plea in mitigation' in the magistrates' court - you will be given 40 minutes to prepare INNS OF COURT |
| Location | Leeds 15-16 Park Road Leeds LS1 5HD |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To be eligible to take up your place, you must comply with the requirements for commencing a bar course set out by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). The Academic Stage Handbook gives you full information about these requirements. You will be required to pass the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) before you start your studies. You will need either a qualifying law degree (QLD) 2:1 minimum or an undergraduate degree in any other subject (2:1 minimum*) and a Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE For qualifying law degrees, all offers based on predicted grades will be conditional upon achieving a 2:1 or above. Applicants who meet the basic eligibility criteria may then be invited to attend a selection interview at one of our campuses. * For non QLD applicants with a 2:2, offers based on predicted GDL grade will be conditional upon achieving distinction or commendation ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT SELECTION EVENT - A 5 minute 'plea in mitigation' in the magistrates' court - you will be given 40 minutes to prepare INNS OF COURT |
| Location | Birmingham 133 Great Hampton Street Birmingham B18 6AQ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 14200 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To be eligible to take up your place, you must comply with the requirements for commencing a bar course set out by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). The Academic Stage Handbook gives you full information about these requirements. You will be required to pass the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) before you start your studies. You will need either a qualifying law degree (QLD) 2:1 minimum or an undergraduate degree in any other subject (2:1 minimum*) and a Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE For qualifying law degrees, all offers based on predicted grades will be conditional upon achieving a 2:1 or above. Applicants who meet the basic eligibility criteria may then be invited to attend a selection interview at one of our campuses. * For non QLD applicants with a 2:2, offers based on predicted GDL grade will be conditional upon achieving distinction or commendation ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT SELECTION EVENT - A 5 minute 'plea in mitigation' in the magistrates' court - you will be given 40 minutes to prepare INNS OF COURT |
| Location | London Bloomsbury 14 Store Street London WC1E 7DE |
Fees
| EU | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| International | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 15650 GBP for Whole course |
The University of Law is the UK’s longest-established specialist provider of legal education and training in the UK. Their expert employability service gives students access to work experience, pro bono opportunities and legal vacancies as soon as they accept their place.
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