Our Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) provides you with the rigorous practical skills training and procedural knowledge demanded by the bar. If your aim is to become a barrister, this is the course for you.

From day one, our aim is to prepare you for a career as a barrister. You’ll learn in an environment which mirrors practice, comprising highly interactive work in small groups that we call “chambers groups”.

You’ll also benefit from a wealth of networking opportunities, expertise, facilities and support, all based in a modern law school at the heart of the UK’s second largest legal hub.

To find out more about what and how you’ll study, how to apply, fees and much more, use the links on the left hand side to explore the site. Alternatively, to contact us directly, email bptc@mmu.ac.uk or call              +44 (0)161 247 3053.

Our BPTC – the essentials 

• Long history of providing barristers’ training – we’ve been teaching the course since 1998
• Top-quality – The Bar Standards Board (BSB) rate our course very highly
• Competitive fees – we offer all the benefits of one of the UK’s most popular universities, without seeking to make a profit from your fees
• Strong links – we have excellent links with the local bar (Northern Circuit) which will benefit you directly as a student
• Preparation for practice – you’ll learn in a practitioner like environment with a unique blend of skills and knowledge training
• Extensive resources – we offer dedicated teaching accommodation (including dedicated part-time students’ resources)
• Experienced staff:

1. 92% of the dedicated BPTC staff are experienced barristers ranging from 9 years call to 25 years call
2. All our staff are members of chambers – 4 mediators & 2 arbitrators
3. Many of our staff are still practising, including a part-time judge