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Professional Masters
Newcastle
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
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Professional Masters
Newcastle
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
Professional Masters
Newcastle
Full Time
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1 Year
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We pride ourselves in offering the best legal training, and our Bar Practice Course (BPC) is no exception. It is designed to help you secure pupillage and prepare you for life as a barrister. You'll receive dedicated support from our specialist careers service from the moment you accept your place, giving you the best chance of securing pupillage and acquiring as much varied experience as possible. When you study the Bar Practice Course with us you will receive: Our virtual Selection Process* allows us to identify the brightest and most able students, creating a stimulating learning environment for all. As a result, when you undertake our BPC you can guarantee that you will be studying alongside committed, focused and intelligent students, which in turn will push you to succeed. *If you successfully complete one of our Master of Laws (LLM) programmes and achieve 55% or above in the Advocacy and Bar Skills, Civil and Criminal Litigation, and Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution elective modules, you could be eligible for exemption from our BPC Selection Process. The University of Law fully complies with equal opportunities legislation and actively encourages diversity within the legal profession. Our admissions process acts fairly and aims to enable students to make the best use of their talents. You are encouraged to tell us about any special requirements at the earliest opportunity. This will allow us to discuss how we may go about meeting your requirements. Please see important information issued by the Bar Standards Board for those wishing to study for the Bar of England and Wales. Go to Important BPC Information ➔ Progression for full-time PgDL and MA Law (Conversion) students Based on the projected end dates of our full-time Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PgDL) and Master of Arts in Law (MA Law Conversion) courses, find out if you are eligible to commence our Bar Practice Course (BPC), LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) or SQE1 Preparation Course in January 2025. Find out more ➔ The University of Law is committed to ensuring you have the advice and support you need to make successful pupillage applications. Our unique Future Pupil Programme means that you’ll be able to prepare for pupillage applications from the moment you accept your place.
Students should possess a UK undergraduate degree in any subject at 2:2 or above, or an equivalent qualification.A compulsory two week induction is required for all students, unless they can evidence the successful completion of either:an LLB or equivalent; ora minimum of 3 legal modules, worth at least 80 QCFcredits that must include;English Legal SystemContract LawLaw of TortNon-standard EntryROUTE A:You possess an undergraduate degree with a grade below that of a 2:2 (3rd or Ordinary)AND EITHERA professional qualification at level 6 or above from a business professional body, e.g. CIM, CMI, CFA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPD, etcORAt least two years of proven professional work experience with two professional referencesROUTE B:Please note this route is only available for applicants who do not require a UK Student Route Visa to study with the University.You possess no formal qualifications. You will need to provide 5 years of proven professional work experience that is linked to your intended area of study. You must also provide at least one professional reference, that must include being from your most recent employer and links to your intended area of study. You may also be required to attend a formal interview.
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