PGDip with Specialism in Bar Vocational Studies
City St George's, University of London
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Prepare for Call to the Bar of England and Wales by studying our Bar Vocational Studies (BVS) programme. This programme allows you to study the vocational component of Bar training required for Call to the Bar with the option of adding an area of specialism and progressing to complete an LLM. Access a wide range of study materials and be taught and mentored by experienced barristers.You will learn how to advise and represent a range of clients and prepare for the demands of a career at the Bar ...Read more

Prepare for Call to the Bar of England and Wales by studying our Bar Vocational Studies (BVS) programme. This programme allows you to study the vocational component of Bar training required for Call to the Bar with the option of adding an area of specialism and progressing to complete an LLM. Access a wide range of study materials and be taught and mentored by experienced barristers.You will learn how to advise and represent a range of clients and prepare for the demands of a career at the Bar through this rigorous course, which is designed to reflect the work of the modern Bar. You will develop skills and gain knowledge through interaction with professionals and peers. As lawyers and educators, our staff ensure you receive a high quality of education and personal support. You can access support from our Pupillage Advisory Service (PAS) as soon as you accept an offer. We provide a comprehensive and thorough preparation for pupillage applications and pupillage itself. PAS has extensive links with chambers and you will have the opportunity to attend a range of networking events, as well as advice from both staff and practitioners on completing pupillage applications and preparation for pupillage interviews, including mock interviews.You will have developed a range of transferable skills and might consider alternative careers in the following organisations and areas: Government Legal Department, Crown Prosecution Service, in-house legal departments, local authority legal departments, regulation authorities and compliance roles, academic law, legal publishing, finance and banking.

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The minimum entry requirement is an undergraduate degree normally classified as upper-second class honours (2:1) or above. This can be either a law degree (usually from a university in the UK) or a non-law degree plus further graduate/postgraduate study in Law (such as the Graduate Diploma in Law) and in either case must cover the seven foundations of legal knowledge and satisfy the Professional Statement competence. (This is normally described as a Qualifying Law Degree.) 

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City St George's, University of London
City St George's, University of London , London

City St George's, University of London is a leading institution, ranked 38th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025)....

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City St George's, University of London
Northampton Square London England EC1V 0HB United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Angel  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Barbican  0.3 miles away
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