Applying for the BPTC for September 2016?

Applications are now open for the BPTC for September 2016.  You apply on the website www.barsas.com and applications close on Monday 11 January 2016.

It costs £50 to make an application and you have 3 choices of provider.

Candidates must pass the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) in order to be accepted onto the BPTC.
https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/qualifying-as-a-barrister/bar-professional-training-course/bar-course-aptitude-test/
but please note the following announcement from the Bar Standards Board:

"The opening of the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) for students starting in 2016 will be deferred until at least March 2016. This is to allow time for completion of an important evaluation of the test in its first years of implementation. Please read this press release for further information.
Please note, you can still apply for a BPTC place via BarSAS before you have taken and passed the BCAT."

Succesful candidates must also join an Inn by 31 May 2016.

 

Please let me know if you need any help with your application by emailing p.hardie@chester.ac.uk