Bar Practice Course (BPC) The University of Law Birmingham

The Bar Practice Course (BPC) program at the University of Law (Birmingham) is a specialized program that equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to practice at the Bar in England and Wales. This course is designed for aspiring barristers and is fully integrated with the Bar Standards Board's (BSB) syllabus. The program emphasizes the development of professional skills required for the courtroom, such as advocacy, negotiation and legal research. It incorporates detailed study and practical application of key areas of law, including criminal litigation, civil litigation, and evidence law. The BPC at the University of Law (Birmingham) offers high-standard training that is practical and conducted in a supportive learning environment, ensuring that students are fully prepared for a successful career as a barrister. This course is rigorously assessed to guarantee that students are reaching the standards set by the Bar Standards Board.

The University of Law is one of the UK's leading professional law schools, with an unrivalled reputation for innovation and excellence in legal learning. First-class global connections mean they're uniquely placed to help aspiring lawyers, legal professionals and legal employers of all types achieve their ambitions. University of Law undergraduate courses in law, business, criminology, policing and psychology have been specially designed to give you an exciting, practical academic experience, teaching you real-world skills so that you can achieve your ambitions.

With their postgraduate law, business, psychology and education courses they strive to deliver outstanding academic and employment-focused education to help you hone your skills and graduate with the experience that will set you up for success.

Birmingham is one of Europe’s most vibrant cities; a great place to live and work, it boasts one of the largest concentrations of law firms and lawyers outside of London.

Birmingham campus is located in the city’s Jewellery Quarter, just a short walk away from the centre of the city and other universities – making it a great place to study. The campus has a café, allowing you to grab hot and cold food whilst on the go and, with great transport links and the Birmingham Snow Hill Train Station just round the corner, you’re never far from the rest of the UK.

The campus has an extensive law library that has a vocational and practitioner focus, affording the best tailored support for your studies, whatever your course. You can either study in comfortable, user-friendly space or access books online when studying from home. Our courses feature regular workshops that enable you to interact with your fellow students and tutors, bringing a collaborative approach to learning.

What sets this campus apart is the availability of real law court room furniture, giving you the chance to practise, get hands on experience and feel a part of the law profession before your career has even begun.

The iconic Birmingham Bullring shopping centre hosts all your favourite brands if you’re looking for some retail therapy, and the city itself is packed with bars, restaurants, theatres and sporting facilities for you to socialise in. You will have many opportunities to get involved in a rich sporting and social life at The University of Law Birmingham and have the option to start a society yourself.

Via our dedicated employability team, work experience opportunities are available to every student to help you boost your CV. The campus is close to leading law firms and chambers and they have strong links to both the business and legal community in the city that you can utilise.

Birmingham have reserved accommodation for undergraduate students in Birmingham called Canalside, which is positioned in the heart of the historic city, close to a wide variety of shops, students from other universities and a bustling nightlife.

At Birmingham, our tutors and staff pride themselves on delivering the highest quality of legal and business education and are dedicated to helping you achieve your career ambitions. Our tutors are industry professionals that will teach you the practical skills needed to kick start your career.