What are the specialties of each bar school?
UOL
The only BPTC provider that requires students to undergo a
selection process before being offered a place.
Offer four times the advocacy training required by the Bar Standards
Board.
Provision of the “Future Pupil Programme” to increase chances of
getting a pupillage .
Opportunity to test your advocacy skills in front of real barristers and
judges at prestigious international and national mooting
competitions.
The Advocacy Committee which is made up of students who
excelled during the selection process and is led by the Master or
Mistress of the Moots. They arrange entry into prestigious national
and international advocacy competitions for BPTC and GDL
students.
Online advocacy skill demonstrations with feedback from practising
barristers.
UK’s largest law careers and employability service, with more than
30 experts providing support through one-on-one careers
appointments, live and virtual workshops.
Various Pro - Bono opportunities available.
UWE
Comprehensive programme developed by The Bristol Law Court
Clinic which provide opportunities for you to undertake legal pro
bono work in and around Bristol in all areas of law, particularly
advising and representing victims of domestic violence.
Opportunity to qualify as an accredited mediator at the end of the
BPTC for no additional cost.
Opportunity to participate in their award-winning pro bono Law Court
Clinic.
Opportunity to hone your mooting skills in the Bristol Chambers
sponsored mooting competitions.
Opportunity to appear in the Bristol Crown Court or in the Civil Justice
Centre before real life judges in our Chambers sponsored family,
criminal and civil commercial advocacy competitions
Opportunity to teach legal skills to LLB undergraduates.
Professional actors are used to ensure a standard way of assessing all
students.
Fridays are kept free of teaching for consolidation and reflection.
24/7 Main Library.