LLM Bar Training Course
BPP UniversityLondon Central (Holborn), Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol (BTC with PLS only)*
Course overview
The LLM Bar Training Course at BPP University is a postgraduate programme that combines the essential Bar Training Course with a Master's qualification. This course is designed to prepare students to become barristers in England and Wales. It holds accreditation from the Bar Standards Board and provides practical training in key areas, such as civil and criminal litigation.
The course is divided into two main parts. The first part concentrates on developing practical skills like advocacy and drafting legal documents. The second part covers criminal litigation, alongside legal research and opinion writing. Students will practice real-world legal skills through small group sessions and by working in a simulated legal environment.
Your learning will involve workshops, seminars, and independent study. Your progress will be supported by a digital platform designed to assist your learning experience. Assessments include examinations, coursework, and oral presentations to help you prepare for pupillage and a career as a barrister.
Key highlights
- Master's level barrister training with an independent career-aligned project
- Interactive classes of up to 20 students
- Advocacy and conference taught in groups of up to five
- Specialist Bar Advisory Board keeps training aligned to practice
- Instant access to Bridge to the Bar with 40 extra study hours
- Connections with chambers across a range of specialist practice areas
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
Advocate of the Year Scholarship
£5,000; £3,000; £2,000
Bridging Scholarship
Up to £5,000
Bridging the Bar Scholarship
Value: £5,000
Up to £5,000BTC Advocacy Scholarship
Award Value: £3,000
Up to £3,000BTC Excellence Award
Value: £1,000
Up to £1,000BTC Future Lawyer Scholarship
£3,000 Half fee full fee
Career Changer Scholarship
£3,000 Half fee full fee
Converting to Law Scholarship
£3,000 Half fee full fee
International Postgraduate Bursary
Value: £1,000
Up to £1,000SQE Future Lawyer Scholarship
£3,000 Half fee full fee
Careers this course leads to
- Barrister
- Pupil barrister
- Employed barrister
- Legal adviser
- Paralegal
Career opportunities
Graduates of the LLM Bar Training Course from BPP University are prepared for roles such as:
- Barrister
- Advocate
- Legal Consultant
- In-house Counsel
- Legal Advisor
- Legal Researcher
Cost of study
For international students interested in the LLM Bar Training Course at BPP University, the tuition fee depends on the campus location. Students choosing the London Central (Holborn) campus can expect a fee of £20,200. For those studying at the Birmingham, Leeds, or Manchester campuses, the fee is £18,400.
Admission
Candidates interested in pursuing a career in Law through the LLM Bar Training Course at BPP University should contact one of AHZ’s trained counsellors.
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