Barrister Training Course
BPP UniversityLondon Central (Holborn), Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol (BTC with PLS only)*
Course overview
Tried and tested training to secure your barrister career. With professional skills and practical application at the forefront, our expert tutors bring their years of courtroom experience into the classroom. Get practice-ready skills you can use from day one, with small classes for advocacy training that give you the time and space you need to prepare for the Bar.
Our Barrister courses are designed to ensure you have the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to stand out in a competitive market. Collaborate in an interactive classroom of up to 20 students Advocacy and conference taught in groups of up to five Specialist Bar Advisory Board to ensure training is aligned to practice Instant access to Bridge to the Bar with 40 hours of additional study Peace of mind with our Career Guarantee* Connect with chambers across a range of specialist practice areas Upgrade to our BTC (Master’s) to access postgraduate loan funding *T&Cs apply
Key highlights
- Tutors bring years of courtroom experience into the classroom
- 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 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
- Crown Prosecution Service lawyer
- Government Legal Service lawyer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £17,450 | International: £18,750
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to BPP University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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