Bar Vocational Studies (BVS)

Undertake vocational training to gain eligibility for Call to the Bar of England and Wales and pursue further studies relevant to professional practice, if you wish.

This Bar Vocational Studies (BVS) programme is primarily designed for those who want to qualify as a barrister. It includes the vocational stage of training for the Bar of England and Wales. It will enable you to develop in depth legal knowledge and a wide range of legal skills, which could also be beneficial in a number of other professional careers. Choosing to take the Postgraduate Diploma (with Electives) or LLM routes will give you the opportunity to further develop your CV and knowledge of specialist areas of law. This is a blended learning programme, focussing on face-to-face teaching in small groups supported by extensive online materials to enhance classroom learning. You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course. Master of Laws (LLM) Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) Postgraduate Diploma with Electives (PGDip with Electives)

International students: £21,620

UK students: £21,620

UK/Home: £21,620

International: £21,620

September 2026, September 2027

Rolling admissions (no fixed deadline)

• Clerkenwell campus, United Kingdom