BPTC entry requirements
- 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
- 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 test. IELTS tests can be arranged through the British Council both here and overseas. For more information, visit www.britishcouncil.org or www.ielts.org.
Failure to comply with these eligibility requirements means that the College will have no option but to cancel your place on the course. It is important you check out any queries before you apply.
Joining an Inn of Court
You must join an Inn of Court before you can start the BPTC.
Please note that some Inns of Court will not accept applications from 2010 students beyond 31 May. Please contact the relevant Inn for further details.
Bar aptitude test
The Bar Standards Board may be introducing a Bar aptitude test for 2011 start, they will update their website when more information is available. If you have any questions please contact the www.barstandardsboard.org.uk.
Please see important information issued by the Bar Standards Board for those wishing to study for the Bar of England and Wales.
