Barristers Training Course LLM
- Level(s) of Study: Professional
- Start Date(s): September 2023
- Duration: One year (full-time)
- Study Mode(s): Full-time
- Campus: City Campus
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Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:
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100% of NTU's research submitted to the Law Unit of Assessment was assessed to be world-leading or internationally excellent in terms of research impact (REF 2021). -
91% of LLM Bar Professional Training Course students are in employment and/or further study within 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2020/21).
Why choose this course?
Successful completion of this course enables you to be called to the Bar, and proceed to pupillage. Our nine-month LLM BTC gives you the opportunity to gain the award of a Masters (LLM), assuming successful completion of the BTC and an additional module, Advanced Advocacy, Advice and ADR, which has been created to give you experience of issues that are at the cutting-edge of practice, such as vulnerable witnesses and expert evidence.
The LLM qualification is internationally recognised and is eligible for the UK postgraduate government loan. Our LLM incorporates a number of unique, practical elements which are at the forefront of legal practice and which will aid you in your future career.
Why study at Nottingham Law School?
- All our staff are experienced lawyers and you will benefit from their practical knowledge, as well as from visiting lecturers.
- Our teaching is consistently commended as excellent.
- You'll receive face-to-face feedback on all assessable skills.
- You'll undertake assessments with a practical focus.
- Our dedicated and experienced careers consultants provide guidance and support to help you secure qualifying work experience or other legal employment. You'll also benefit from working with our successful careers team.
- We have considerable expertise in advocacy and alternative dispute resolution. We're home to the first Centre for Advocacy in the UK and our Centre for Mediation and Dispute Resolution was opened in 2016 by Sir Peter Coulson, now a judge of the Court of Appeal.
- As well as access to an exclusive BTC study area, studying with Nottingham Law School also means that you have all the facilities a large Law School can offer, plus the advantages of studying within a university environment which offers outstanding library, IT, support, sports, language and Student Union services.
- 93% of law students said their ability to communicate information effectively to diverse audiences has developed during the course (PTES 2023)
- NTU is 3rd for number of PGT students studying Law (Latest HESA data 2021/22)
We are authorised by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) to deliver the vocational component of Bar training.
What you’ll study
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Careers and employability
Your future career
Successful completion of this course enables you to proceed to be called to the Bar and proceed to pupillage. We have a dedicated careers and placement service who will support you in your search for both pupillage and alternative employment. The team provides practical sessions and advice.
The team offers advice and practical support, such as mock interviews. A number of presentations are given throughout the year reflecting the changing needs of students as they progress through the application process. The focus of these presentations is on both practice at the Bar, which reflects the ambitions of most of the students, and alternative careers.
Students should view careers advice as something about which any BTC tutor can be approached. All teaching staff come from practice, some from London and some from the local area, and some retain tenancies in Chambers. We are thus able to offer first-hand advice and guidance to students.
A number of local Chambers have been enthusiastic in their support for the course and our students and former students are represented amongst those they recruited as pupils with a view to tenancy.
Continuing professional development
Nottingham Law School also offers a suite of practice-based practitioner programmes specifically designed to meet the personal development needs of legal practitioners. We offer courses that qualify for continuing professional development (CPD), in-house training and bespoke programmes. These courses are highly flexible and can be delivered throughout the year both nationally and internationally.
Placements are not part of the course, although there are opportunities to gain legal experience through pro bono projects. We also run the successful NLS Legal and strongly advise students to get involved in these activities.
Links with the profession
In addition to the programme of guest lectures and practitioner workshops that run during the year, we give you further opportunities to experience life at the Bar, and to meet practitioners. Examples of these opportunities include:
- Welcome reception – at the beginning of the course, we arrange a social event attended by the Bar and Judiciary.
- Annual dinner – the Nottingham BTC / Nottingham Bar Mess Annual Dinner is a popular event that is attended by practitioners, judges, and representatives from the four Inns of Court. Many former students – now tenants and pupils themselves – attend.
This event counts as one of your qualifying sessions. - 1 High Pavement Plea in Mitigation Competition – 1 High Pavement is a leading criminal set which sponsors our annual Plea in Mitigation Competition.
The competition is judged by members of Chambers. - Ropewalk Chambers Mooting Competition – Ropewalk Chambers, a leading specialist civil set in Nottingham, sponsors the mooting competition, which is judged by members of Chambers.
Campus and facilities
How to apply
Before submitting your application please read and complete our supporting information document for your Barristers Training Course application. You are required to upload this to your application.
Apply directly to the University online using the NTU online application portal.
Apply for your course as early as you can so that you have time to prepare for your studies. If you need a visa to study here you need to plan this into your application.
For a step-by-step guide on making an application to the University please visit our how to apply page.
Writing your application
Be honest, thorough and persuasive in your application. Remember, we can only make a decision based on what you tell us. Make sure you include as much information as possible, including uploading evidence of results already achieved, as well as a supporting information document.
Keeping up to date
After you’ve applied, we’ll be sending you important emails throughout the application process – so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.
You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU in our postgraduates’ guide.
Getting in touch
If you need any more help or information, please contact our Admissions Team or call +44 (0)115 848 4200.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.
Application closing date
Please note this course can reach its maximum capacity prior to the course start date, which will result in early closure. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Guidance for References
An academic reference must be provided in order for us to process your application. This should be from your most recently attended institution. Your referee should email their reference from their university/institution email account rather than a personal account and should address the following information:
- How long they have known you and in what capacity (e.g. subject/module tutor; course leader)
- The opportunities they have had to gauge your performance on your studies (e.g. marked work; supervision)
- A predicted grade (or confirmation of your grade if you have completed your studies)
- A statement of your suitability to undertake vocational training for the Bar
Before submitting your application please read and complete our supporting information document for your Barristers Training Course application. You are required to upload this to your application.
Apply directly to the University online using the NTU online application portal.
Apply for your course as early as you can so that you have time to prepare for your studies. If you need a visa to study here you need to plan this into your application.
For a step-by-step guide on making an application to the University please visit our how to apply page.
Writing your application
Be honest, thorough and persuasive in your application. Remember, we can only make a decision based on what you tell us. Make sure you include as much information as possible, including uploading evidence of results already achieved, as well as a supporting information document.
Keeping up to date
After you’ve applied, we’ll be sending you important emails throughout the application process – so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.
You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU in our postgraduates’ guide.
Getting in touch
If you need any more help or information, please contact our Admissions Team or call +44 (0)115 848 4200.
Application closing date
Please note this course can reach its maximum capacity prior to the course start date, which will result in early closure. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Visa
For advice on applying for a visa please visit our visa information page.
Guidance for References
An academic reference must be provided in order for us to process your application. This should be from your most recently attended institution. Your referee should email their reference from their university/institution email account rather than a personal account and should address the following information:
- How long they have known you and in what capacity (e.g. subject/module tutor; course leader)
- The opportunities they have had to gauge your performance on your studies (e.g. marked work; supervision)
- A predicted grade (or confirmation of your grade if you have completed your studies)
- A statement of your suitability to undertake vocational training for the Bar