Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)

The Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) is a specialized postgraduate program in the UK designed to prepare aspiring barristers for a career in advocacy and legal advice. It covers core skills such as advocacy, drafting legal documents, and advocacy ethics. Successful completion of the BPTC is a prerequisite for securing a pupillage, a practical training placement, which leads to qualification as a barrister. The course typically lasts around one year full-time and is offered by approved institutions. Its purpose is to equip students with the professional skills and knowledge needed to practice as barristers in the UK.