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Bar Standards Board Qualification (Barrister)

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Three-stage pathway to become a barrister in England and Wales: Academic Component, Vocational Component (BPC/BPTC), and Work-Based Component (Pupillage).

Law & Legal Studies

BSB Bar UK · Bar Standards Board

expert Level
Duration
1 year (Bar Course) + 1 year Pupillage
Pass Rate
Fees
£15,000-25,000 (BPC/Vocational)
Frequency
annual

Eligibility & Format

Qualifying law degree OR GDL. Inn of Court membership required.

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