GDL entry requirements
- 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)
- A sufficient command of English is required to successfully complete the course
- If your first language is not English and you have not completed a three-year undergraduate degree taught in English, you need to gain a score of 6.5 or above in all subjects of the British Council IELTS test. You can contact IELTS on 01223 552 670.
- 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. Contact the Solicitors Regulation Authority or Bar Standards Board to find out more.
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.
