LLM in Legal Practice at the Bar

Manchester Metropolitan University
Ormond, Manchester, England | Founded: 1970 | Public, University | School ID:
LLM in Legal Practice at the Bar | Manchester Metropolitan University
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Level Master's degree
Length 1 Year
Study Mode on campus
Tuition GBP 15,000
Cost of Living GBP 9,344

Program Description

An LL.M. in Legal Practice at the Bar is a postgraduate degree that combines academic study with the practical skills needed to become a barrister. The program, also known as a Bar Training Course (BTC), focuses on core competencies like advocacy, legal research, and professional ethics. This degree is the vocational stage of barrister training, with successful completion leading to a pupillage and, ultimately, being called to the Bar.


Program Requirements

Language Requirements
Test Overall Score Listening Reading Writing Speaking
IELTS 6.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
PTE - A 65.0 59.0 59.0 59.0 59.0
TOEFL 89.0 17.0 18.0 17.0 20.0

Academic Scores

Scale Minimum Score Required
GPA Scale (0-4.00) 3.00

Program Intakes

August, 2026
September, 2026
January, 2027
August, 2027
September, 2027

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