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The Bar Society 2005-2006Committee | Benefits | Links | Work Experience | How to Join | Tips on Inns of Court Scholarship Interviews What is the Bar Society? The Bar Society is an organisation at the University of Liverpool that assists students who are considering a career at the Bar or embarking upon the initial stages of becoming a barrister (e.g. making BVC applications, applying to Inns of Court for membership, undertaking mini-pupillages etc.). Our duty is to provide members of the society with information and advice relating to the Bar, for example how to become a barrister and what skills/qualifications are required to achieve this. Also, we aim to provide links with the various organisations such as the four Inns of Court, Chambers etc. and to arrange events related to the Bar which will assist and supplement aspiring barristers in achieving their goal. The Bar Society Committee … To Top of Page How you will benefit as a member … You will be notified of and given the opportunity to involve yourself in events such as:
You will also have access to advice and assistance with any Bar related inquiries. To Top of Page Some useful web-site links for students… • Want to find out more about becoming a barrister?Unsure whether or not you are suited to a career at the bar? Then have a look at the Bar Council web-site. They are the official governing body of all barristers practicing in England & Wales, and will be able to provide you with a detailed breakdown of the type of work that advocates undertake, and what qualities are prerequisite to success at the Bar. http://www.barcouncil.org.uk/ To Top of Page • Want to join an Inn of Court? In order to practice as a barrister in England & Wales you MUST be a member of an Inn of Court. The Inn is the society who will eventually ‘call’ you to the Bar in order to practice. Moreover, you are required to be a member at an Inn before you may embark upon the Bar Vocational Course (B.V.C.). The Inns of Court are also excellent sources of funding for the B.V.C. as it is not uncommon for scholarships to be awarded to assist you financially during your vocational studies; so make sure you look at the various scholarships available, and ensure that you submit you application before the due date. http://www.innertemple.org.uk/ http://www.graysinn.org.uk/ http://www.middletemple.org.uk/ http://www.lincolnsinn.org.uk/ Tips on Inns of Court Scholarship Interviews To Top of Page • Want to study the BVC? Ok, so you are certain that you want to become a barrister, but where is the best place to undertake the vocational training? There are eight providers in England & Wales that have been certified by the Bar Council. Three institutes are situated in London and the others are located in Bristol, Cardiff, Nottingham, Manchester and Northumbria. Each bar school has it’s pros and cons, depending on WHERE in the Jurisdiction you intend to practice, how much MONEY you have to fund your studies, and what LIFESTYLE you aspire to lead, in addition to various other factors that may influence you. BRISTOL: http://info.uwe.ac.uk/courses/viewCourse.asp?URN=13501&stream= CARDIFF: http://www.law.cf.ac.uk/cpls/bvc/brochure/index.html LONDON (The College of Law): http://www.college-of-law.co.uk/20080.html LONDON (BPP): http://www.bpp.com/law/ LONDON (Inns of Court Law School): http://www.city.ac.uk/icsl/prospective_students/bvc/index.html MANCHESTER: http://www.law.mmu.ac.uk/postgrad/bvc/ NOTTINGHAM: http://www.ntu.ac.uk/nls/professional_courses/bvc/index.html NORTHUMBRIA: http://northumbria.ac.uk/sd/academic/law/llm/llmopp/?view=Standard To Top of Page • Applying for the BVC? You are now adamant that you want to become a barrister and you want to begin applying for the vocational training. The application is extremely detailed and it is a good idea that you check deadlines and dates so as not to face disappointment for a place for the year in which you intend to commence the course. Third years who wish to commence the B.V.C. in the following academic year should apply between October and January of the first semester (check specific dates, as they vary from year to year). http://www.bvconline.co.uk/ To Top of Page • Applying for Pupillage? This is what really counts; this is your opportunity to make an impression before the chambers in which you wish to obtain tenancy. You can apply up to two years in advance for pupillage for up to 12 sets of chambers per season, so make sure you conduct thorough research and ascertain what specific areas of law you wish to practice in. http://olpas.gti.co.uk/Introduction.asp To Top of Page Examples of credible work experience to increase your chances of success at the Bar:
To Top of Page It’s easy! Simply write a cheque made payable to University of Liverpool Bar Society for either:-
Many thanks for your interest on behalf of the Bar Society Committee…
To Top of Page This society is run by students of the Liverpool Law School and is not an organisational unit of the Law School. Though this website is technically maintained by the Law School, the content is provided and vetted for accuracy by the Bar Society. |
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