The Bar Practice Course (BPC), previously the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), is the qualifying postgraduate course allowing graduates to prepare and practice as barristers in England and Wales. It is designed to help you secure pupillage and prepare you for life as a barrister. You'll receive dedicated support from our specialist careers service from the moment you accept your place, giving you the best chance of securing pupillage and acquiring as much varied experience as possible.
A Qualifying Law Degree at 2:1 or above
or
A postgraduate law conversion course
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
IELTS scored overall 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0.
Law
Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, London Bloomsbury, Manchester, Newcastle and Nottingham
Postgraduate
Full-time, 1 year
January, September, June
6.5
14500,
14500, (INT)
Cambridge, Chalmsford & Peterborough
6.5
Postgraduate
£ 8500
Oxford, England
6.5
Postgraduate
16500
Durham
6.5
Postgraduate
£11,000, £21,900