Barristers | Pupillages | Mini-pupillages

We sat down with BPTC student Blessing to find out more about the process of becoming a Barrister. She explained about the BPTC, how to get pupillage, what skills you should develop as an undergraduate, and more.

What will it cost?

The cost of qualifying as a barrister is expensive so investigate potential sources of funding at each stage of the process.

Inns Of Court scholarships

The different scholarships, bursaries and grants awarded by Gray's Inn, Inner Temple, Lincoln's Inn and Middle Temple and how to apply for them

BPTC

How and when to submit applications for the Bar Professional Training Course

Not studying law?

Tips for non-law students

Check out our non-law hub for key information

Human rights

Fiona Scolding - Landmark Chambers

"You've got human rights cases that deal with property law, criminal law and family law to name a few. Human rights are just a set of principles that you can apply to pretty much any area of practice"

Public law

Jennifer MacLeod - Brick Court Chambers

"If you're at university and interested in the principles of how a state governs, then you will find public law a fascinating area to work in – I certainly do! You're at the edge of politics, law and policy, and part of shaping where things go"

Chancery

James MacDougald - Ten Old Square

"You spend a lot of time reading and researching case law, both very ancient and very recent, and trying to analyse difficult concepts"

Working as a barrister

Life as a barrister

Types of chambers

Barristers' practice areas

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