Barrister qualifications and training

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1. What does the BPTC include?

  • Conveyancing, finance law, certificate of advocacy, tort law
  • Practical training, case preparation, advocacy, negotiation, interviewing skills, drafting options
  • Common law, Family Law, Tort Law, Commercial Law
  • Training to become a legal ombudsman
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2. What does CPE stand for?

  • Common Pupilage Examination
  • Common Professional Examination
  • Court Prior Examination
  • Common Practice Examination

3. Upon completion of the BPTC they are...

  • Called to the Bar
  • Required to complete an LPC
  • Required to complete a pupilage of two six month periods
  • Officially a barrister and able to practice

4. What is the first step to becoming a barrister?

  • Studying any subject at university followed by a CPE or GDL
  • Completing A-Levels
  • Studying LLB Law at university
  • Becoming a solicitor

5. Which combination are core subjects?

  • Employment law, public international law, family law
  • English legal system, legal method
  • Criminal law, tort law and public law
  • Human rights, jurisprudence, child and family law

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