Bar Training Course (Taught)

Course overview

Are you ready to take your next step towards a career at the Bar?

Everything about this course is designed to prepare you for life as a barrister. We combine the essential components of Bar training with bespoke activities to help you develop resilience, confidence and leadership skills. Plus, the innovative professional practice module, which is unique to us, develops your understanding of life on the professional circuit.

You’ll be taught by an expert team of:

• Practising and former practising barristers and solicitors

• A Kings Counsel

• Specialists in civil and criminal litigation

The combination of their experience, knowledge and support will prepare you to pass the Bar course and take on a modern-day pupillage.

Features and benefits

• Professional practice - Enhance your employability with this bespoke module. Gain 75 hours of CV boosting activities such as court visits, wellbeing and study skills support, marshalling, industry and alumni guest speakers and chambers social events.

• Northern Circuit links - Grow your professional network by attending events, meeting industry professionals and learning about work experience opportunities.

• Inclusive and diverse - Supporting future barristers from all backgrounds through flexible study routes and a diverse student body.

• Personal academic tutor scheme - Receive support, mentor-style coaching and a friendly voice to discuss your development with throughout your studies.

• Legal work experience - Gain highly valued work experience through our extensive pro bono opportunities, including Support Through Court and the Legal Advocacy Support Project.

• Professional facilities - Immerse yourself into the working environment of a professional barrister with our chambers rooms, chambers library and digitally enhanced courtroom.