{"id":7458,"date":"2025-02-27T06:15:26","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T06:15:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerinlaw.net\/uk\/?page_id=7458"},"modified":"2025-03-02T19:29:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T19:29:29","slug":"bar-course-providers-comparison","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/careerinlaw.net\/uk\/how-to-become-a-barrister-in-uk\/bar-course-providers-comparison","title":{"rendered":"Bar Course Providers Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"724\">Becoming a barrister in the UK involves completing three essential stages of training: the academic stage, the vocational stage, and pupillage. The vocational stage is known as the Bar Practice Course (BPC), a critical step to qualifying as a barrister. However, the Bar course providers may differ in various aspects, such as course structure, teaching methods, and additional support, so it\u2019s important to make an informed decision when selecting a provider. Below, we compare the main Bar course providers, which offer the same qualification but with some distinct differences.<\/p><div id=\"caree-177573729\" class=\"caree-within-the-content caree-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/careerinlaw.net\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/MRF-169650-in-article-336x280-1.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/careerinlaw.net\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/MRF-169650-in-article-336x280-1.png 448w, https:\/\/careerinlaw.net\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/MRF-169650-in-article-336x280-1-300x250.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" width=\"448\" height=\"373\"  style=\"display: inline-block;\" \/><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"757\">Stage 1: The Academic Stage<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"1117\">Before beginning the Bar Practice Course, candidates must complete the academic stage, which involves obtaining either an <a href=\"https:\/\/careerinlaw.net\/uk\/university-students\/types-of-law-degrees-at-university\/\">LLB law degree<\/a> or a non-law degree followed by a law conversion course (Graduate Diploma in Law &#8211; GDL). Entry into the Bar course typically requires at least a 2:2 grade in your degree, although many providers may prefer a 2:1 or above.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1180\">Stage 2: The Vocational Stage \u2013 Bar Practice Course (BPC)<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1381\">The <strong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1215\">Bar Practice Course (BPC)<\/strong> is the vocational training necessary to qualify as a barrister, and different providers offer slightly varying approaches to this stage. Key differences may include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1878\">\n<li data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1568\"><strong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1416\">Course Length and Structure<\/strong>: Typically one year full-time or two years part-time, but some providers offer flexible learning options such as blended learning or distance learning.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1730\"><strong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1597\">Specialization Options<\/strong>: Some Bar course providers offer specializations or modules that focus on areas such as criminal law, family law, or commercial law.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1875\"><strong data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1753\">Teaching Methods<\/strong>: Providers vary in terms of teaching style, including practical advocacy exercises, group work, and one-on-one mentoring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"2122\">Regardless of the provider, the Bar course covers core skills required for practice, including advocacy, drafting, case preparation, and legal research. All courses prepare candidates for practice in chambers or other qualifying organisations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2279\">Before starting the BPC, all candidates must sit the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT), a compulsory test to assess their suitability for the Bar course.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2303\">Stage 3: Pupillage<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2625\">After completing the BPC, aspiring barristers must secure a pupillage, which is a one-year training period spent in chambers or another qualifying organization. During this stage, pupils are trained under the guidance of a qualified barrister and gain hands-on experience in representing clients and preparing cases.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3137\">Choosing a Bar Course Provider<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3226\">When selecting a Bar course provider, it\u2019s essential to consider the following factors:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3933\">\n<li data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3394\"><strong data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3248\">Accreditation<\/strong>: Ensure the provider is accredited by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and offers a course that meets the regulatory requirements for qualification.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3572\"><strong data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3433\">Course Delivery and Flexibility<\/strong>: Some providers offer full-time, part-time, or online options. Choose one that suits your learning preferences and personal circumstances.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3573\" data-end=\"3769\"><strong data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3602\">Reputation and Support<\/strong>: Look into the provider\u2019s reputation within the legal community, particularly for their success in pupillage placements and the support offered throughout the course.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3770\" data-end=\"3933\"><strong data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3781\">Cost<\/strong>: Bar courses can be expensive, and the cost varies between providers. It\u2019s crucial to consider tuition fees, financial aid, and available scholarships.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"wptb-container-legacy\" data-table-id=\"14875\">\n    <table class=\"wptb-preview-table wptb-element-main-table_setting-7550\" data-wptb-adaptive-table=\"0\" data-wptb-cells-width-auto-count=\"8\" data-wptb-table-tds-sum-max-width=\"1041.6\" style=\"border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;\" data-table-columns=\"8\" data-reconstraction=\"1\" data-wptb-extra-styles=\"LyogRW50ZXIgeW91ciBjdXN0b20gQ1NTIHJ1bGVzIGhlcmUgKi8=\" role=\"table\" data-wptb-header-background-color=\"#5EDFC6FF\" data-wptb-even-row-background-color=\"#00000000\" data-wptb-odd-row-background-color=\"#0000000F\" data-wptb-horizontal-scroll-status=\"1\"><tbody><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgb(94, 223, 198);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"0\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" data-sorted-vertical=\"desk-disabled\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 20px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Name of University<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"0\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" data-sorted-vertical=\"ask-disabled\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 20px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Course Name<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"0\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" data-sorted-vertical=\"ask-disabled\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-3\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 20px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>FT\/PT\/Online<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"0\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" data-sorted-vertical=\"ask-disabled\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-4\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 20px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Course Fees<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"4\" data-y-index=\"0\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" data-sorted-vertical=\"ask-disabled\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-5\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 20px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Course Start<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"5\" data-y-index=\"0\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" data-sorted-vertical=\"ask-disabled\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-6\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 20px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p class=\"\"><strong>Entry Requirements<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"6\" data-y-index=\"0\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" data-sorted-vertical=\"ask-disabled\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-7\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 20px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Location<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"7\" data-y-index=\"0\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" data-sorted-vertical=\"ask-disabled\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-8\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 20px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Special Features<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --hover-bg-color: undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"1\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-73\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>University of Law<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"1\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-74\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Bar Practice Course<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"1\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-75\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Full-time and part-time<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"1\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-76\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>\u00a313,400 \u2013 London \u00a312,100 \u2013 Outside London<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"4\" data-y-index=\"1\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-77\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>July, September, January<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"5\" data-y-index=\"1\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-78\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Minimum of 2:1 from LLB OR 2:2 in non-law degree and commendation in PGDL<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"6\" data-y-index=\"1\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-79\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester, London Bloomsbury<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"7\" data-y-index=\"1\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-80\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>50 hours of advocacy training with real barristers and judges in mock trials<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); --hover-bg-color: undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"2\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-65\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>The University of the West of England<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"2\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-66\"><div><p>Bar Training Course <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"2\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-67\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Full-time and part-time<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"2\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-68\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>\u00a315,500 with LLM<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"4\" data-y-index=\"2\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-69\"><div><p>September <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"5\" data-y-index=\"2\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-70\"><div><p>Minimum 2:2 in LLB or non-law and PGDL, pass BCAT, membership of Inn of Court <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"6\" data-y-index=\"2\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-71\"><div><p>Frenchay Campus, Bristol <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"7\" data-y-index=\"2\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-72\"><div><p>Strong emphasis on personal and academic support, well established link to local and national chambers, mock pupillage interviews, pro-bono opportunities <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --hover-bg-color: undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"3\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-57\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>The Inns of Court College of Advocacy<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"3\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-58\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Bar Course<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"3\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-59\"><div><p>Full-time, flexible two part programme <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"3\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-60\"><div><p>\u00a313, 481 <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"4\" data-y-index=\"3\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-61\"><div><p>September, January <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"5\" data-y-index=\"3\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-62\"><div><p>Minimum 2:1 in LLB or non-law with commendation or distinction in PGDL, pass BCAT, membership in Inn of Court <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"6\" data-y-index=\"3\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-63\"><div><p>Kings College London <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"7\" data-y-index=\"3\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-64\"><div><p>Course is split into two stages; first is virtual with interactive learning techniques, second part taught within the Inns of Court. Emphasis on advocacy and strong links to the profession. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); --hover-bg-color: undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"4\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-49\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Nottingham Trent University<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"4\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-50\"><div><p>Barrister Training Course <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"4\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-51\"><div><p>Full-time <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"4\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-52\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>\u00a314,800 (launch award \u2013 reduction of \u00a31000 for 2021 start as the course is new)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"4\" data-y-index=\"4\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-53\"><div><p>September, March <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"5\" data-y-index=\"4\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-54\"><div><p>Minimum of 2:1 from LLB, 2:2 with evidence of exceptional achievement elsewhere, pass BCAT, join an Inn of Court. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"6\" data-y-index=\"4\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-55\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Nottingham<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"7\" data-y-index=\"4\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-56\"><div><p>Small class sizes, mock courtrooms, multi-award-winning pro-bono programme through Legal Advice Centre. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --hover-bg-color: undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"5\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-41\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Northumbria University<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"5\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-42\"><div><p>Bar Course <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"5\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-43\"><div><p>Full and part-time<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"5\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-44\"><div><p>\u00a312,300 <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"4\" data-y-index=\"5\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-45\"><div><p>September <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"5\" data-y-index=\"5\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-46\"><div><p>Minimum 2:1 LLB and non-law with commendation in PGDL, 2:2 considered exceptionally on individual basis, pass BCAT and membership in Inn of Court. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"6\" data-y-index=\"5\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-47\"><div><p>Newcastle <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"7\" data-y-index=\"5\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-48\"><div><p>Vulnerable witness training, practitioner advocacy masterclass, mentoring scheme, international mooting. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); --hover-bg-color: undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"6\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-33\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Manchester Metropolitan<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"6\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-34\"><div><p>Bar Training Course <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"6\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-35\"><div><p>Full-time, part-time, part-time flexible <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"6\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-36\"><div><p>\u00a312,000 <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"4\" data-y-index=\"6\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-37\"><div><p>September <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"5\" data-y-index=\"6\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-38\"><div><p>Minimum 2:2 in LLB OR non-law with PGDL, pass BCAT <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"6\" data-y-index=\"6\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-39\"><div><p>Manchester <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"7\" data-y-index=\"6\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-40\"><div><p>Supportive community, professional lecture series, legal hub, flexible study, pro-bono network, specialist Bar facility <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --hover-bg-color: undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"7\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-25\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>City, University of London<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"7\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-26\"><div><p>Bar Vocational Studies <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"7\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-27\"><div><p>Full-time, part-time <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"7\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-28\"><div><p>\u00a316,500\n\n\u00a319,500 with LLM<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"4\" data-y-index=\"7\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-29\"><div><p>September <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"5\" data-y-index=\"7\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-30\"><div><p>2:2 in LLB or non-law with PGDL, pass BCAT, membership in Inn of Court <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"6\" data-y-index=\"7\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-31\"><div><p>Northampton Square, London <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"7\" data-y-index=\"7\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-32\"><div><p>Small class size, one-to-one feedback sessions, advice on CV\u2019s, mock interviews, practitioner panels and networking events <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); --hover-bg-color: undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"8\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-17\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Cardiff University<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"8\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-18\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Bar Training Course<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"8\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-19\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Full-time<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"8\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-20\"><div class=\"\"><p>\u00a317,450<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"4\" data-y-index=\"8\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-21\"><div><p>September <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"5\" data-y-index=\"8\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-22\"><div><p>Minimum 2:1 degree, 2:2 considered on individual basis, pass BCAT, membership of Inn of Court. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"6\" data-y-index=\"8\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-23\"><div><p>Cardiff <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"7\" data-y-index=\"8\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-24\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Only Russell Group University to offer the BTC, all tutors are barristers or solicitors, highly regarded training, significant face to face support.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --hover-bg-color: undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"9\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-9\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>BPP Law School<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"9\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-10\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Barrister Training Course<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"9\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-11\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Full and part-time<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"9\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-12\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\"><p>\u00a314,870 \u2013 London \u00a313,870 \u2013 Outside London<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"4\" data-y-index=\"9\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-13\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>September, January<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"5\" data-y-index=\"9\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-14\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Minimum of 2:1 from LLB or 2:2 with extenuating circumstances. Satisfactory video evidence, pass the BCAT, membership of Inn of Court, satisfactory reference.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"6\" data-y-index=\"9\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-15\"><div><p>Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, London Holbury, <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-x-index=\"7\" data-y-index=\"9\" style=\"padding: 15px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-16\"><div><p>Specialist career advice, well-being support, employability week and pro-bono opportunities <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Becoming a barrister in the UK involves completing three essential stages of training: the academic stage, the vocational stage, and pupillage. 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