The University of Law 2016/17

OUR BPTC BAR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSE

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING TO HELP YOU SECURE PUPILLAGE AND PREPARE YOU FOR LIFE AT THE BAR. • Study in a small class alongside the brightest students - we’re the only BPTC provider requiring all students to undergo a selection process

• Unparalleled advocacy experience: four times the training required by the Bar Standards Board • Numerous international and national mooting opportunities organised by our dedicated Advocacy Committee • Benefit from our Future Pupil Programme: specialist careers advice from the moment you accept your place

BPTC MODULES The BPTC is structured to follow the stages of litigation from the start of a case to its conclusion or appeal. KNOWLEDGE AREAS • Civil Litigation, Evidence and Remedies • Criminal Litigation, Evidence and Sentencing • Professional Ethics CORE SKILLS • Opinion Writing • Drafting • Conference Skills • Resolution of Disputes Out of Court • Civil Advocacy • Examination in Chief • Cross Examination

SPECIALIST ELECTIVES Choose two specialist options from a list typically including: • Advanced Criminal Litigation • Alternative Dispute Resolution – Mediation • Chancery • Employment Tribunal Practice • Family Practice

• Immigration and Asylum Practice • International Commercial Practice • Judicial Review • Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Practice

Merit based scholarships and academic prizes available to exceptional candidates

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