Law - barristers
Courses
Postgraduate study isn't just an optional extra for wannabe lawyers, it's essential. There are set pathways for both students with law degrees and without, plus different training depending on whether you want to be a barrister or a solicitor.
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Tempted to continue your academic study of law? Thinking about a masters or PhD? Get a feel for your options and whether a postgraduate qualification will help you when it comes to finding a job.
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There are a range of different options for funding postgraduate legal study.
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It's expensive to train as a barrister but there are various funding options available.
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You can become a barrister with a degree in any subject. Law conversion courses (CPEs or GDLs) will give you the relevant legal knowledge before you join your law graduate counterparts on the Bar vocational course (BVC).
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The Bar vocational course is an essential part of training for a career as a barrister.
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Legal conversion courses - eg the graduate diploma in law - teach you the key subjects covered on law degrees.
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BVC student - BPP Law School
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All four Inns of Court offer scholarships to those training for a career as a barrister. Make sure you know how to apply and how candidates are assessed.
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BVC student - Northumbria University
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BVC student - BPP Law School
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MA in law - conversion course
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BVC student - Cardiff Law School
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BVC student – Nottingham Law School
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BVC student - Cardiff Law School
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BVC student - BPP Law School
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