How do I apply? (BARSAS)
What are the requirements for references?
Academic references are strongly preferable to personal references and at least one must be academic. References from family
and friends are unlikely to carry any weight.
What is the deadline to submit references?
There is no official deadline for the submission of references however applicants should advise their referees to submit their
references as soon as possible.
If a reference has not been received two weeks after the applicant has submitted their application, an automated email will be
sent to the nominated referees. Applicants are still encouraged to check on the status of their application and see if both
references have been supplied.
If an applicant has continued problems securing a reference, the referee can be replaced with an alternative, using the ‘add
referee’ section of the form.
Can I amend my application after submission?
Only references and contact details can be changed, documentary proof (eg: inns of court) can be added any time before the
closing date.