Training Of Barristers Flashcards
What is a different way to complete the academic stage
Degree and GDL
In the academic stage what is done
LLB where the 6 core disinclines are studied in 3 years
What is done in the vocational stage
BPTC (bench professional training course) to learn skills
What skills are learned in the BPTC
Advocacy, opinion writing, preparing cases
In the BPTC a pupil can chose
Specific areas they want to study e.g. Criminal litigation or civil litigation
Where originally is the BPTC completed
Four inns of court in London
Where can the BPTC now be completed
Northumbria or Nottingham
The BPTC can be completed as a special course at one of the inns
Residential course
Originally the pupils would have to do what with experience barristers
12 dinners
What happens in the practical stage and what is it know as
Pupil late where you are called to the bar by your inn to become a qualified barrister
How long is spent in the pupil late stage
1 year
How do you apply to get onto the pupillage
Pupillage gateway
Where do you study in the pupillage
Set of chambers under the master (experienced barrister)
What does the pupil do in the pupillage
Read masters work and cases and practice opinion writing on points of law
Why does the pupil go to court with their master
To learn the skills needed in court
