The LLM Bar Practice programme combines the vocational elements of training for a Barrister (previously the BPTC) within an internationally recognised master’s level qualification. Its innovative design focuses on developing you to manage both a face to face and digital practice. The course is experiential with a focus on developing excellent personal and legal skills which are relevant for professional practice as a barrister or in any other professional career. As digital practice has become more prevalent across the professions, the programme incorporates this into delivery and provides you with a laptop with access to key resources as part of your tuition fees.The programme incorporates the vocational element of training for eligibility to be called to the Bar of England and Wales to become a Barrister. A Master's in Law is also an internationally recognised qualification. The programme has a strong focus on developing both professional and personal skills that will benefit you whatever your career choice.
Which department am I in?
Hertfordshire Law School
Study options
Full Time
(1 year)
Tuition fees
£17,250.00 (18,79,494)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
Expected September 2026
Venue
College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire
Building, College Lane,
Hertfordshire,
Hatfield,
AL10 9AB, Southern England, England
Entry requirements
For international students
A Qualifying Law Degree (QLD), with a 2:1 classification (2:2 by exception), or non-law degree plus GDL. Fluency in the English language is equivalent to IELTS 7.5 in each section or 73 in each part of the Pearson test.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.