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Further information for international students

What is The College’s sponsor status with UK Border Agency?
2011 - Changes in the UK Student Visa System
Who does the College sponsor?
How do I know whether or not I need a student visa?
What type of student visa do I need?
What is a CAS?
How do I obtain my CAS?
English Language Requirements
Qualification requirements
What level are the College of Law's courses in the National Qualifications Framework (NQF)?
Does The College of Law provide a CAS number for LL.M students?
What if I am granted exemptions for the Graduate Diploma in Law?
For how long is the CAS valid?
When can I apply for my Tier 4 Visa?
How many points are required to obtain a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa?
Government or Other Sponsored Students
What documentary evidence do I need to provide to the UK Border Agency to obtain my Student Visa?
Applying for a Student Visa from inside the UK
Applying for a Student Visa from outside the UK
Do I count as 'low risk'?
Can the College provide me with a visa letter?
What if I want to study part time?
When can I enter the country using my Tier 4 Visa?
For how long is my Tier 4 Visa valid?
What happens if I hold a visa that was issued for study at a previous institution?
Working and studying on a Tier 4 Visa
Can I apply for a Tier 1 Post Study Work Visa instead of a Tier 4 Visa?
What documentation must I provide to The College of Law to enrol on my course?
What happens if I don’t enrol?
What if I want to cancel my place?
What if I need to defer my place?
General tips on the Points Based System
Further information about the Points Based System
What countries are in the European Economic Area?
What countries are counted as ‘majority English-speaking’ by the UKBA?
What qualification(s) do I need to meet the entry criteria for my course?
Booking an appointment to enrol your biometric information
Police Registration

What is The College’s sponsor status with UK Border Agency?

The College of Law is a Higher Education Institution with Highly Trusted Sponsor status. Our licence number is: U4353Q8C9

2011 - Changes in the UK Student Visa System

Applicants who wish to undertake a full-time programme of study in the UK that is for six months or longer, need to obtain a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa in order to gain entry clearance. Applicants to The College of Law, who meet the criteria, will be issued with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) which they need in order to apply for their visa once all conditions have been met and their deposit has been received.

Who does the College sponsor?

The majority of international, non-European Economic Area (EEA), students applying to study at The College of Law will require a visa to study with us. The College holds a Tier 4 sponsor licence and is listed on the UK Border Agency (UKBA) register.

The College is prepared to sponsor genuine full-time non-EEA students requiring a visa under Tier 4 of the Points Based System.

The College cannot sponsor students for part-time study under Tier 4.

The College does not accept applications from students who will be aged under 18 years at the time of the start of the course and who require sponsorship under Tier 4.

How do I know whether or not I need a student visa?

If you wish to study at The College of Law and you are not a British National or a national of a European Union Member State and/or you are not a national of Norway, Iceland or Switzerland, you will require a visa in order to study in the UK. For a list of countries please see below What countries are in the European Economic Area?

If your main reason for coming to the UK is to study, you will need to apply for a student visa under Tier 4 of the Points Based System for UK Migration.

What type of student visa do I need?

Tier 4 (General) Student Visas for full-time study

You will need a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa if you are 18 years old or above and are intending to study for a full-time postgraduate or undergraduate degree programme or any other eligible academic or training programme at The College of Law, that is 6 months or longer.

Part-time Study

If you are an international student (undertaking a full-time programme elsewhere or with existing leave to remain) and you wish to study with us part-time, you should ensure that you have the correct entry clearance or visa to allow you to do this, and also that this covers the full duration of your intended programme. The College of Law will not be held responsible for any consequences arising from you being unable to complete your studies due to your visa not covering the duration of their programme.

The College of Law cannot sponsor students for part-time study under Tier 4.

Student Visitor Visas

The College of Law requires students to be in possession of a visa which covers the full duration of the programme. If your course lasts longer than 6 months, you will have to apply for a CAS number from the College so that you can apply for a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa.

Students who enter the country on a Student Visitor Visa do so at their own risk, and should be aware that:

Student Visitor Visas cannot be renewed from within the UK
Should a student return home to apply for a Tier 4 Visa after their Student Visitor Visa has expired, there are no guarantees that a Tier 4 Visa will be granted in time to resume study
Students studying in the UK on Student Visitor Visas are prohibited from undertaking any paid work or unpaid work or work placement while in the UK.

If your course is longer than 6 months, you will have to return to your home country so that you can apply for a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa that covers the full duration of your programme.

What is a CAS?

The Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is a unique reference number which will be issued to you by The College of Law. The application detail includes:

Your nationality
Your date of birth
Your passport number
Your programme details
Your academic qualifications
Your English language qualification
The amount of fees payable and
Any payments you have made.

When you apply for your visa (entry clearance) you must include the original of all supporting documents listed. Without these your visa application will be refused.

How do I obtain my CAS?

Once you have met all of your academic and language conditions - as requested by the College - and paid your deposit, you can request your CAS by emailing visaoffice@lawcol.co.uk.

The College will check that it has received a certified copy of:

The personal details page in your current passport and any pages containing previous visa information
Proof of English language requirements (if appropriate)
Proof of academic qualifications, for example your certificate(s) and/or academic transcript(s)

A certified copy is a duplicate of the original document which has been certified as an exact reproduction of the original by either

The person responsible for issuing the original, or
By a solicitor, notary public, justice of the peace or any other person authorised to take a statutory declaration.

The College will also ask you to pay the first instalment of your fee.

The College will email you to confirm that all details it will enter on the CAS application are correct.

Your details will then be entered onto the UK Border Agency Sponsor Management System by us and a CAS reference number will be generated as a result. You will receive an e-mail, which will contain your CAS reference number and further details (including our Sponsor Licence number) that will assist you in making your visa application. If you do not receive your CAS e-mail within 3 weeks of supplying all the information requested please contact visaoffice@lawcol.co.uk.

When you apply for your visa (entry clearance) you must include the original (or certified copies) of all supporting documents listed. Without these your visa application will be refused.

English Language requirements

The College is required to see evidence of English language ability before issuing a CAS number to students from non-majority English speaking countries. A full list of these countries can be found below under What countries are counted as ‘majority English Speaking’ by the UKBA?

Students who have an academic qualification equivalent to a UK degree which was taught in a ‘majority English-speaking’ country do not need to obtain a separate English language qualification.

You will need to send us the following:

A certified copy of any document that proves that you are qualified in English at CEFR level B2 or above in each of the four components of language learning.

Accepted English language qualifications include:

BPTC

GDL

LPC

LL.B

IELTS (academic) - a score of 7.5 in all four areas

Pearsons academic - a score of 73 in all four areas.

TOEFL - scores in the following areas are required:
Listening - 28
Reading - 28
Speaking - 28
Writing - 28

Please use the College’s code number 8340 when indicating this institution as a score recipient. Scores will be sent to us directly from the Educational Testing Service

IELTS (academic) - a score of 6.5 in all four areas

Pearsons academic - a score of 58 in all four areas.

TOEFL - scores in the following areas are required:
Listening - 21
Reading - 22
Speaking - 23
Writing – 21

Please use the College’s code number 8340 when indicating this institution as a score recipient. Scores will be sent to us directly from the Educational Testing Service

IELTS (academic) - a score of 6.5 in all four areas

Pearsons academic - a score of 58 in all four areas.

TOEFL - scores in the following areas are required:
Listening - 21
Reading - 22
Speaking - 23
Writing – 21

Please use the College’s code number 8340 when indicating this institution as a score recipient. Scores will be sent to us directly from the Educational Testing Service

IELTS (academic) - a score of 7.0 in all four areas

Pearsons academic - a score of 65 in all four areas.

TOEFL – 96 across all areas.

Please use the College’s code number 8340 when indicating this institution as a score recipient. Scores will be sent to us directly from the Educational Testing Service

Qualification requirements

Before we can issue you with a CAS, you must have obtained the qualifications required as entry criteria for your course.

Tables of entry qualifications for our courses are set out in the 'What qualification(s) do I need to meet the entry criteria for my course?' section.

What level are the College of Law's courses in the National Qualifications Framework (NQF)?

Our courses are at the following levels within the NQF:

LL.B (Hons) = Level 6
Graduate Diploma of Law (GDL) = Level 6
Legal Practice Course (LPC) = Level 7
Bar Practice Training Course (BPTC) = Level 7
Master of Laws (LL.M) = Level 7

Does The College of Law provide a CAS number for LL.M students?

Only those LL.M students studying the full-time LL.M can be sponsored by the College under Tier 4. We cannot sponsor students for the S-mode LL.M including those undertaking attendance module modules (who must arrange to study under a Student Visitor Visa) or for the practice-focused dissertation.

What if I am granted exemptions for the Graduate Diploma in Law?

You will not be eligible for a Tier 4 Student Visa if you wish to use exemptions from subjects on the Graduate Diploma in Law granted by the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Bar Standards Board. This is because you will not be undertaking full-time study. Please contact Admissions to discuss your options.

For how long is the CAS valid?

The CAS will expire after 6 months so if you do not make your application within this period a new CAS will be required. The College is unlikely to issue you with a new CAS unless you can provide good reason for why you did not use the original one.

When can I apply for my Tier 4 Visa?

You can apply no more than 3 months before the start date of the course or the date of travel. You should check with the UK Border Agency as to their processing times.

How many points are required to obtain a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa?

In order to apply successfully for a Student Visa you need to obtain 40 points under Tier 4 of the Points Based System of UK migration.

30 points will be awarded for a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies along with the original supporting documents (or certified copies) listed.
10 points will be awarded for meeting the financial requirements outlined by the UK Border Agency

Details of these requirements, including the specific types of financial documents that are acceptable, can be found on the UK Border Agency website.

It is very important that you can demonstrate that you meet these criteria when you apply for your visa, otherwise it will be refused.

Government or Other Sponsored Students

If you have been awarded financial sponsorship by your government or a recognised alternative organisation, you will be required to provide an official letter of confirmation from your sponsor to The College of Law, as well as submitting the original document with your entry clearance application.

Please check that your sponsor is one of the eligible categories of financial sponsors in the UKBA guidance. Please note that, if your evidence of funds (e.g. personal/ parental/ recognised financial sponsor) does not meet with the specific requirements in the UKBA guidance, your visa application will be refused.

What documentary evidence do I need to provide to the UK Border Agency to obtain my Student Visa?

It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit all necessary supporting documentation at the time you make your visa application. We strongly recommend that you refer to the Tier 4 policy guidance provided by the UK Border Agency (please see links provided below), to ensure that you provide the correct documentation.

UK Border Agency: Evidence used to get your CAS

UK Border Agency: Evidence of your money

Applying for a Student Visa from inside the UK

If you are already in the UK as a student under Tier 4 then you may be able to apply for permission to remain or extend your stay. You will, however, need to obtain a CAS number from The College of Law to be able to study on one of our full-time programmes. We cannot allow you to study on one of our full-time programmes if we are not sponsoring you. Before we issue you with a CAS, we will need to be satisfied that you meet our academic entry requirements.

If you are already in the UK under a different immigration category, you can switch into Tier 4 (General) without leaving the UK, by applying to us for a CAS, if you have, or were last given, permission to stay in one of the following categories:

Tier 1 (Post-study work)
Tier 2 (General)
Tier 2 (Intra company transfer)
Tier 2 (Minister of religion)
Tier 4 (Child)
prospective student
student (under the rules in place before 31 March 2009)
student re-sitting an examination
student nurse
students writing up a thesis
student union sabbatical officer
work permit holder
postgraduate doctor or dentist
Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme
International Graduates Scheme
Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme

If you are currently in the UK in any other immigration category, you must leave the UK and apply for a Tier 4 (General) Visa from your country of residence.

Applying for a Student Visa from outside the UK

If you are outside of the UK and making an application for a new Tier 4 (General) student visa you can obtain the most recent guidance and an application form on the UK Border Agency (UKBA) visa services website.

Depending on the country where you live, you may need to make your application online or using application form VAF9. All applicants must also complete and submit the relevant version of Appendix 8 of the form.

You can download application form VAF9, the Appendix and the guidance notes from the UKBA website.

The date of your application must be no more than 6 months after the date when The College of Law assigned your CAS number to you and no sooner than 3 months before the start date of your course.

You will score 30 points for having a valid Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). When you apply, you must:
• write your CAS reference number on your application form – The College of Law will give you the reference number
and
• send in the originals of the documents you used to obtain the CAS.

You should include all of the documents listed in the application forms and guidance, including those described below:

• originals of all of the qualifications and/or transcripts as listed in your CAS
• evidence of your English language ability, if required, and as stated in your CAS
• translations (if required)
• photographs and
• your financial documents (including your bank statements, letter of official financial sponsorship or confirmation of an official loan)
• proof of payment of any fees already paid, such as the official receipt provided to you by The College of Law. This amount may already be listed on your CAS.

You will also need to enclose a valid passport with your application, so make sure that your passport is not about to expire.

Do I count as 'low risk'?

If you are a national of a country considered to be 'low risk' (see list below), you may not need to provide all the supporting documents listed previously. However, you must still submit this evidence to the UKBA if requested and by the date required.

To be considered 'low risk', you must be sponsored by a Highly Trusted Sponsor, and you must be already in the UK, or applying for a Tier 4 Visa in your country of nationality.

Additionally, you must be a British national (overseas) or a national of one of the countries below:
• Argentina
• Australia
• Brunei
• Canada
• Chile
• Croatia
• Hong Kong
• Japan
• New Zealand
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Taiwan (if you hold a passport issued by Taiwan that includes the number of the identification card issued by the competent authority in Taiwan)
• Trinidad and Tobago
• USA

The UKBA will confirm your nationality using your passport. The list of 'low risk' nationalities is reviewed annually by the UKBA.

Evidence of funds

You must be able to provide evidence that you have sufficient funds, in addition to your tuition fees, to live in the UK. You must normally show that you have held this money for a 28 day period, ending no more than one month before your visa application.

In all cases, the documents showing where the funds are held must not be dated more than one month before the date of your application. For example, if you make your application on 15 February 2011, the bank statement must not be dated before 15 January 2011.

Financial document requirements

Under the current rules, the funds must be held in an account in the name of the student applying for the visa. Funds can also be held in a joint bank account, as long as one of the account holders is the student. In certain circumstances, it may be possible for financial documents from parents to be used.

Detailed information on financial requirements is available on the UKBA website.

Can the College provide me with a visa letter?

Visa letters are no longer accepted by the UK Border Agency in support of Tier 4 visa applications. Visa letters have been replaced by CAS reference numbers, as mentioned in the section above. The e-mail that we send to you will have your CAS reference details set out in a letter format.

What if I want to study part time?

The College is unable to sponsor non-EEA students under Tier 4 of the Points Based System on any part-time course. However, we may accept your application to study part-time if you have the required entry clearance or visa to allow you to do so. Please contact visaoffice@lawcol.co.uk to discuss your visa status.

When can I enter the country using my Tier 4 Visa?

If your course is 6 months or more in length then you will be able to come to the UK up to one month before the start date of the course.

For how long is my Tier 4 Visa valid?

Where your course is at least 6 months in length but less than 12 months, your visa will usually be issued for the full length of the course plus 2 months afterwards.

What happens if I hold a visa that was issued for study at a previous institution?

If you want to enrol at The College of Law, but hold a Tier 4 General Visa that was issued for the purpose of study at a different institution, you will need to apply for new leave to remain with a CAS that will be issued to you from The College of Law Visa Office.

The College may allow you to enrol on your course if your new application for leave to remain is pending; however, we can only do so once you provide proof in the form of a letter of acknowledgement of receipt from the UKBA that shows they have received your visa application.

You may not be permitted to commence study at the College until you have received a decision on the outcome of the application. This stems from Section 50 of Borders Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 and was incorporated into the Immigration Rules from 5 October 2009.

Working and studying on a Tier 4 Visa

Students following a course at degree level may - under current immigration rules - work part time during term time (no more than 20 hours per week) and full time during vacations. Please check the UK Border Agency website for rules, before commencing any employment.

Can I apply for a Tier 1 Post Study Work Visa instead of a Tier 4 Visa?

From 6 April 2012, Tier 1 (Post-study work) will be closed to all new applicants.

What documentation must I provide to The College of Law to enrol on my course?

Please note that you will be required to produce the following on your first day at The College to be enrolled on your course:

• Your original academic certificates (as stated on your CAS)
• Proof of English Language competency (if required and as stated on your CAS)
• Your passport
• Your valid visa covering the duration of the course
• Your biometric identity card

Please note that for some of our courses you will also be required to produce a Certificate of Academic Standing, which you will need to request from the relevant body. Further information on how to obtain your Certificate of Academic Standing can be found on the following websites:

Central Applications Board (CAB)

Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

Bar Standards Board

We are required by the UK Border Agency to take and retain a copy of each of these documents. You will not be permitted to start on the course unless these documents are produced on your first day. We will not accept as valid a visa that was issued to you for study at another institution nor will we accept a visa that does not extend for the entire duration of your course.

If you are a non-EEA national who does not require sponsorship from the College under Tier 4 of the Points Based System, you will nevertheless be required to produce your passport and evidence of immigration status showing that you are entitled to study in this country. This documentation must be produced on your first day at The College of Law.

Please note that any visa that you produce as evidence of your entitlement to remain in the country must cover the entire duration of your course. You will not be permitted to start on the course unless these documents are produced on your first day.

What happens if I don’t enrol?

If you enter the UK on a student visa and do not enrol at your chosen institution you will be in breach of your immigration status. Under the Points Based System, the College will be obliged to report to the UK Border Agency any student who obtains entry clearance under the Points Based System on the basis of an offer to study one of our programmes but does not enrol at the start of the course as specified on your CAS. Students who suspend their studies or who fail to attend their classes for significant periods will also be reported to UKBA. This includes students who are excluded for non-payment of fees.

What if I want to cancel my place?

Should you decide to cancel your place then The College of Law will withdraw its sponsorship under Tier 4 and will notify the UK Border Agency accordingly. The CAS reference number will be withdrawn.

What if I need to defer my place?

Should you wish to defer your place to a later course then The College of Law will withdraw its sponsorship under Tier 4 and will notify the UK Border Agency accordingly. The CAS number will be withdrawn. You will need to obtain a new CAS number from the College at the appropriate time and make a new visa application. Depending on your reasons for deferring your place we may or may not issue you with a new CAS.

General tips on the Points Based System:

• Please check you have the latest advice, the most up-to-date application form, and follow UKBA guidance very carefully
• All applications have a mandatory maintenance requirement. Please check that you can demonstrate that you meet this requirement
• DO NOT breach your student visa conditions as this could impact on future applications to remain in the UK
• Please submit complete visa applications only - and keep a copy of everything you send (if posting your visa application)

Further information about the Points Based System

Further details about the immigration process can be obtained from the following web pages:

UK Border Agency

British High Commission or Embassy

UKCISA (Council for International Student Affairs)

If you are applying from outside the UK for a visa and have a specific query about the process please contact your local visa application centre.

If you have a specific query about your visa status or about obtaining your CAS please contact visaoffice@lawcol.co.uk

If you have further questions regarding an offer from the College, please contact Admissions.

What countries are in the European Economic Area?

Austria	Greece	Netherlands
Belgium	Hungary	Norway
Bulgaria	Iceland	Poland
Cyprus	Ireland	Portugal
Czech Republic	Italy	Romania
Denmark	Latvia	Slovakia
Estonia	Liechtenstein	Slovenia
Finland	Lithuania	Spain
France	Luxembourg	Sweden
Germany	Malta	United Kingdom

For purposes of visa requirements, Switzerland is also exempted

What countries are counted as ‘majority English-speaking’ by the UKBA?

These are countries from which we do not require English Language qualifications:

Antigua and Barbuda	Dominica	St Lucia
Australia	Grenada	St Vincent and the Grenadines
The Bahamas	Guyana	Trinidad and Tobago
Barbados	Jamaica	United States of America
Belize	New Zealand	United Kingdom
Canada	St Kitts and Nevis

In addition, students who have previously completed an academic qualification equivalent to a UK degree which was taught in one of the following countries (UKBA ‘majority English-speaking’ countries) do not need to obtain a separate English language qualification:

Antigua and Barbuda	Grenada	St Lucia
Australia	Guyana	St Vincent and the Grenadines
The Bahamas	Ireland	Trinidad and Tobago
Barbados	Jamaica	United Kingdom
Belize	New Zealand	United States of America
Dominica	St Kitts and Nevis

What qualification(s) do I need to meet the entry criteria for my course?

The most usual entry criteria for The College of Law LL.B is ABB at GCE A level. Some equivalent acceptable international qualifications are set out in the table below. You will be required to provide documentary proof of your qualification(s).

International entry requirements	LL.B
USA	High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0 from a 4.0 scale Plus one of the following : - SAT I - minimum scores in each component, Verbal 600, Math 600 and Written 600 - A minimum ACT score of 27 - Advanced Placement Tests - Grade 5,4,4 or above
Canada	Canadian High School/Secondary School Diploma from: Alberta 70% in five acceptable grade 12 courses; British Columbia 5 B grades in acceptable grade 12 courses; Manitoba 70% in five acceptable grade 12 courses; New Brunswick 70% in five acceptable grade 12 courses; Newfoundland 70% in five acceptable grade 12 courses; North West Territories 70% in five acceptable grade 12 courses; Nova Scotia 70% in five acceptable grade 12 courses; Ontario Advanced level with six grade 12 courses; Prince Edward Island 70% in five acceptable grade 12 courses; Quebec (Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC)) Pass; Saskatchewan 70% five acceptable grade 12 courses; Yukon Territory 5 B grades in acceptable grade 12 courses
Malaysia	Cambridge Overseas Advanced Level Examination - ABB; STPM Malaysia Higher School Certificate - Minimum 3 Principals A to B
India	CBSE Standard 12, ICSE or Higher Secondary - 75% and above
Singapore	Singapore SIPCAL 3 H2 subjects required at ABB. Singapore/Cambridge GCE A level ABB
Hong Kong	HKALE BCC or HKDSE 554
Republic of Ireland	A1,A1,A2,A2,B1,B1 at Higher Level in the Irish leaving certificate
Poland	Applicants taking the Matura are required to achieve a minimum of 80% in 3 advanced subjects.
France	French Baccalaureate 14 out of 20
China	Grades of at least 80% (or an average of grade B) for High School Certificate AND have either successfully completed a recognised one-year foundation programme or completed one year of study at a university in China
Russia	A minimum grade of 5 in the Attestat o Srednam Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) plus the completion of a recognised foundation year

Entry criteria for other programmes are set out in the table below:

GDL

LPC

BPTC

LL.M

A UK degree in any discipline, or an equivalent qualification. For intending barristers, this must be a minimum of a 2.2.

Overseas graduates and mature non-graduates need to apply for a Certificate of Academic Standing from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) (for future solicitors) or Bar Standards Board (BSB) (for future barristers).

Offers are conditional on students having a sufficient command of English to complete the course successfully.

If you have completed a degree outside the UK and you do not come from a “majority English speaking country” you must provide a certified copy of any document that proves that you are qualified in English at CEFR level B2 or above in each of the four components of language learning. Providers that we would suggest you contact are:

IELTS (academic) - a score of 6.5 in all four areas.
Pearsons academic - a score of 58 in four areas.
TOEFL - scores in the following areas are required: Listening - 21, Reading - 22, Speaking - 23, Writing - 21.
Please use code number 8340 when indicating this institution as a score recipient. Scores will be sent to you directly from Educational Testing Service.

If you have a legal qualification from outside England and Wales or have studied aspects of law as part of a non-qualifying degree course, you may be exempted from certain elements of the GDL. We're happy to accept applications from exempt students, subject to Solicitors Regulation Authority / Bar Standards Board requirements. Contact the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) (future solicitors) or Bar Standards Board (BSB) (future barristers) to find out more.

A qualifying law degree or a GDL/CPE or similar qualification such as FILEX.

Students with an overseas degree should discuss their eligibility with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

Offers are conditional on students having a sufficient command of English to complete the course successfully

If you have completed a degree outside the UK and you do not come from a “majority English speaking country”, you must provide a certified copy of any document that proves that you are qualified in English at CEFR level B2 or above in each of the four components of language learning. Providers that we would suggest you contact are:

IELTS (academic) - a score of 6.5 in all four areas.
Pearsons academic - a score of 58 in four areas.
TOEFL - scores in the following areas are required: Listening - 21, Reading - 22, Speaking - 23, Writing - 21.
Please use code number 8340 when indicating your institution as a score recipient. Scores will be sent to you directly from Educational Testing Service.

Either a qualifying law degree (2:2 minimum) or an undergraduate degree in any other subject (2:2 minimum) and a Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE.

Students with an overseas degree should discuss their eligibility with the Bar Standards Board (BSB)

The BPTC requires a high level of ability in both written and oral English. If English is not your first language, your offer is conditional on you gaining a score of 7.5 or above in all subjects of the British Council academic IELTS (academic) test; Pearsons academic – a score of 73 in all four areas; or a TOEFL score of 28 in each section.
Please use code number 8340 when indicating this institution as a score recipient. Scores will be sent to you directly from Educational Testing Service.
IELTS tests can be arranged through the British Council both here and overseas. For more information visit www.britishcouncil.org or www.ielts.org for TOEFL visit www.ets.org/toefl/

An UK Undergraduate degree or international equivalent, a GDL, an LPC or a BPTC

Offers are conditional on students having a sufficient command of English to complete the course successfully.

IELTS (academic) - a score of 7.0 (for the Full Time LL.M) or 6.5 (for the A mode LL.M), in all four areas.
Pearsons academic - a score of 65 (for the Full Time LL.M) or 58 (for the A mode LL.M), in all four areas.
TOEFL – 96 (for the Full Time LL.M) or 87 (for the A mode LL.M), across all areas.
Please use the College’s code number 8340 when indicating this institution as a score recipient. Scores will be sent to us directly from the Educational Testing Service.

Booking an appointment to enrol your biometric information

If you make your application to extend your stay in the UK by post, the UK Border Agency will send you a biometric notification letter after they have received your application. You will then need to book an appointment for your biometric details to be taken. Please note that, in all but exceptional circumstances, you will need to book an appointment to enrol your biometric information by using the UK Border Agency's online booking system. Further details of this can be found on the Home Office UK Border Agency website

Police Registration

Some students holding a Tier 4 visa will be required to register with the Police depending upon their nationality. If your visa stamp, biometric card or passport vignette states that you are required to register with the Police then you must do so within 7 days of entry into the UK. This is extremely important as failure to do so is a criminal offence.

Further details of the nationals required to register with the Police can be found on the Home Office UK Border Agency website. Please note that if you are living within the Metropolitan Police area in London, you should register with the Overseas Visitors Records Office, Brandon House, Ground Floor, 180 Borough High Street, London SE1 1LH. If you are living elsewhere and have not been informed of where to register then please make enquiries with the UK Border Agency.

Please note that there is a fee payable upon registration.

Please also note that if your details change whilst you are in the United Kingdom then you will be required to update your information with the Police.