LLM Law Conversion and Barristers Training Course at Nottingham Trent University

This 18-month full-time LLM combines the Postgraduate Diploma in Law with the Barristers Training Course for non-law graduates aiming to become barristers. It leads to a Masters qualification and eligibility to be called to the Bar, and is eligible for the UK Government postgraduate loan. Enrolment requires membership of an Inn of Court before the course begins.

Faculty: Nottingham Law School  |  Duration: 18 months  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first stage covers the seven foundation law subjects at Level 7: Constitutional and Administrative Law, Contract Law, Criminal Law, Land Law, Tort Law, Law of Trusts, and Legal and Professional Environment (including EU law). The second stage covers the Bar Standards Board knowledge areas and skills through seven realistic briefs (four criminal and three civil), taught in small groups of about 12 and groups of six for Advocacy and Conference.

Career pathways

Successful completion enables progression to being called to the Bar and to pupillage, supported by a dedicated careers and placement service. The BSB requires the BTC to be completed within five years of enrolment and pupillage commenced within five years of completion.

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