Study LLM Bar Practice

Course Highlights

The LLM Bar Practice programme combines the vocational elements of training for a Barrister (previously the BPTC) within an internationally recognised master’s level qualification. Its innovative design and professional support and enhancement programmes focuses on developing you to manage both a face to face and digital practice.

The course is experiential with a focus on developing excellent personal and legal skills which are relevant for professional practice as a barrister or in any other professional career.

Course Modules

Learning Structure

This one-year intensive full-time course consists of on campus teaching, usually taking place over three days, coupled with significant independent learning on your non-teaching days.

Assessments (including mock assessments) may fall on any day of the week and may be scheduled for any time of day.

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of an upper second class (2:1) LLB Honours or Joint Honours degree which covers the seven foundations of legal knowledge as set down in the Bar Standards Board qualification manual, or a commendation on the Graduate Diploma in Law or master's equivalent.
• Students should have achieved a 2:1 average in the seven foundations of legal knowledge.
• Exceptionally applicants with lower second class LLB/JH Honours degrees or a high 2:2 average in the foundations will be considered.
• A personal statement, satisfactory references and submission of an advocacy video as part of the admission process.
• Applicants who satisfy the academic criteria and the advocacy video criteria will be invited to interview.
• Students must have Inns membership before enrolling on the programme. It is recommended that membership is applied for at least 12 weeks prior to the start of the Course to ensure the membership application is processed in time.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic

Overall 7.5

With minimum 7.5 in each components

PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic

Overall 73

With minimum 73 in each components

Study Gaps

For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

To strengthen your profile, it is important to:

• Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
• Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
• Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.