Barrister Training Course (BTC)

The Barrister Training Course (BTC) at BPP University is a rigorous and comprehensive program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to become successful barristers. The course covers a wide range of legal topics, including contract law, tort law, criminal law and procedure, evidence law, and more. Students will also learn about the practical aspects of being a barrister, such as conducting trials, cross-examining witnesses, and presenting arguments in court. The program is taught by experienced legal professionals and provides students with real-world experience through moot courts and other experiential learning opportunities. Upon completion of the course, students will be well-prepared to take on the challenges of a legal career.

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The BTC program is designed for students who have completed their undergraduate degree in law or a related field and wish to pursue a career as a barrister. The program can also be taken by students who have completed a non-law undergraduate degree but wish to convert to a law degree. The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical exercises, with a focus on interactive learning and hands-on experience. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including the university's moot court room and legal databases. The program is also open to international students who meet the admission requirements.

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BPP University offers a unique learning environment that prepares students for a successful career in law. Our experienced faculty and state-of-the-art facilities provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a competitive legal market. Additionally, our location in [insert location] provides students with access to a diverse range of legal practices and opportunities for networking and internships. At BPP University, we are committed to providing our students with the best possible education and preparing them for a successful career as a barrister.

Our Barrister Training Course replaces the BPTC that future barristers would previously need to study. Taught by qualified lawyers with extensive practice experience, our new BTC is highly practical, simulating working life in chambers. From day one, youll learn to think and act like a barrister. You will apply your knowledge to realistic legal scenarios of the type you are likely to encounter within pupillage. By developing your advocacy skills throughout, you will focus on learning by doing, so you emerge confident and polished before you step into a courtroom. The Bar is a fiercely competitive profession. Thats why our training is designed to help you gain the extensive knowledge and polished advocacy skills you need to secure pupillage and start your career as a barrister.

Qualifying law degree or non-law degree plus CPE/GDL (minimum 2:1 or 2:2 with extenuating circumstances) Submission of satisfactory video evidence Fluency in English Membership of an Inn of Court A pass in the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) Receipt of a satisfactory reference