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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.