Overview

The Bar Practice Course (BPC) - part-time at The University of Law is a comprehensive vocational programme designed to prepare graduates for the rigours of life at the Bar. This qualifying course serves as the essential bridge between academic legal study and the practical pupillage stage of training. Students benefit from a curriculum that emphasises professional standards, advocacy, and the complex litigation skills required for a successful legal career.

Why Bar Practice Course (BPC) - part-time at The University of Law?

The University of Law provides a premier learning environment featuring advanced technology and tuition from experienced, qualified lawyers. Students benefit from small class sizes and a rigorous selection process that ensures a high-calibre peer group. The institution has a proven track record of excellence, with various campuses achieving top national rankings in Bar Standards Board litigation assessments, including first place for Criminal Litigation in Leeds.

Students have access to the Future Pupil Programme for dedicated career support from the moment of acceptance and to up to 50 hours of advocacy training, including opportunities to perform in front of real judges and barristers. Inclusion of essential practitioners' texts, such as the White Book and Blackstone’s Criminal Practice, within the course materials and opportunities to participate in pro bono clinics and national mooting competitions to build a professional portfolio.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18100 per full
• National fee: GBP 16450 per full

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on the core knowledge and practical skills necessary for professional practice. Modules may include:

• Civil Litigation, Evidence and Resolution of Disputes
• Criminal Litigation, Evidence and Sentencing
• Advocacy
• Conferencing
• Drafting
• Opinion Writing
• Professional Ethics
• Legal Research

Careers with Bar Practice Course (BPC) - part-time

This programme is specifically structured to help students secure pupillage and transition into practice as a barrister. Beyond the traditional Bar, the skills acquired are highly valued in various legal and professional sectors. Graduates are supported by an award-winning careers service that provides assistance with applications, mock interviews, and networking for five years after completion.

• Self-employed Barrister in Chambers
• Employed Barrister within government or corporate organisations
• Legal Consultant or Advisor
• Compliance and Regulatory Specialist
• Mediator or Alternative Dispute Resolution Practitioner