barristers training Flashcards
What are the 4 stages in order?
- Degree
- Bar professional training course
- Pupilage
- Called to the bar
What are the 7 core subjects studied at the degree stage?
.contract .tort .criminal law .equity and trusts .law of the EU .property law .constitutional and aministrative law
thing to remember the 7 core subjects
Can Ten Cockroaches Eat Little Pink Chips
What are the two things that qualify at degree stage?
non law GDip
LLB
How much does the BPTC cost and last?
£12,000, 1 year
What are you trained to do in the BPTC?
argue cases in court
How long must your pupilage be?
1 x 12 months or 2 x 6 months
What do you do in pupilage?
shadow a barrister within a chamber
What are the 4 inns of the court?
middle temple
inner temple
Lincoln’s inn
grey’s inn
How many times are you called to dine at the bar?
12 times a year
Advantages (2)
study professionals during pupilage
constantly receive training throughout the course
Disadvantages (6)
.expensive .less advantaged students are capped .not enough pupilage places .non law grads only get 1 year law experience .no guarantee of a job at the end .BPTC is only funded by post grad loan
What are some of the things done at the BPTC?
Court roles are given for practice and there is mooting and debates
Do you pay for your pupilage work experience?
No it’s free
What do you do when you are called to the bar?
Continue professional training
