Training to become a barrister

The qualification all barristers need: the Bar professional training course (BPTC)

Find out about the Bar professional training course (BPTC), the vocational qualification for all graduates who want to become barristers.

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Funding your Bar professional training course (BPTC)

It's expensive to train as a barrister but graduates have access to a range of funding options, so make sure you do a thorough job of researching them.

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Which Bar professional training course? Graduates explain their choice

How do you choose the right provider for your Bar professional training course? Former students set out their criteria.

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What is the Bar professional training course like? Graduates share their experiences

Former students tell all about the vocational stage of a barrister’s training.

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Study and train for a career as a barrister with funding from the Inns of Court

The Inns of Court are institutions that offer scholarships and awards to graduates training for a career as a barrister. Make sure you know how to apply.

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Study and training overview for all graduates seeking legal careers

Find out about the range of postgraduate study choices for both law graduates and non-law graduates, and the training routes for becoming a barrister or a solicitor.

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How to become a barrister without a law degree

You can become a barrister with a degree in any subject. Find out how non-law graduates can sell their skills to launch their legal careers.

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Law conversion courses

If you're a non-law graduate who wants to become a barrister, you'll need to take a legal conversion course such as the graduate diploma in law.

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Considering postgraduate legal study before applying to the Bar

Thinking about a masters or PhD in law? Find out more about how a postgraduate qualification will help you when it comes to finding a job.

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Financing your LLM or MA in law

Funding options for postgraduate legal study include grants, awards and bank loans. Our overview explains where to go for more information.

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Choosing an MA in law: a graduate's personal perspective

A graduate who chose a two-year MA in law rather than a traditional law conversion course explains why.

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