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Bar Course LLM

Northumbria University, Newcastle

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  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    Newcastle City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    26-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

In a demanding and rapidly changing legal landscape, the highest quality training is required to succeed as a barrister. Northumbria University’s Bar Course LLM will support you in acquiring the necessary knowledge and practical skills crucial to practice at the modern Bar.Northumbria’s approach to Bar training replicates professional practice more closely than ever.You will study:Civil Litigation (incorporating evidence and Alternative Dispute Resolution)Criminal Litigation (incorporating evidence and sentencing)AdvocacyConferencingDraftingOpinion WritingLegal ResearchProfessional EthicsThe Bar Course LLM will apply your knowledge and skills to practice in a broad range of briefs focused upon the foundational areas of pupillage and early practice - family, civil and criminal law. You will develop your skills in Advocacy, Conferencing, Drafting and Opinion Writing within the simulated context of these briefs, and this invaluable, practical experience will equip you to be immediately effective in pupillage.

Tuition fees

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£ 15,500per year

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University information

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • University League Table

    37th

  • Campus address

    Northumbria University, Northumberland Building, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 8ST, England

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Northumbria is based in the heart of multicultural Newcastle, famous for its safety and friendliness. Accommodation is only a short walk from campus.
Newcastle is known for its affordability, with a low cost of living that helps your money go further.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    39th out of 112 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    136 58%

    34th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    28th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    37th

    2

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