The Bar Course at the University of Northumbria Newcastle is your essential pathway to a career as a barrister, designed to equip you with the practical skills and foundational knowledge demanded by the modern legal profession. This postgraduate certificate addresses the complexities of civil and criminal litigation, professional practice, and ethics, preparing you to navigate the intricacies of advocacy, conferencing, and opinion writing. If you aspire to a challenging and rewarding career at the Bar, this course provides a structured and supportive environment to develop your capabilities and professional judgment.
You will study this intensive programme full-time on campus over one year, immersing yourself in core modules such as Criminal Litigation, Civil Litigation, and Professional Practice and Ethics, alongside dedicated sessions on advocacy and drafting. The curriculum is delivered by experienced barristers and supported by a network of practitioners, ensuring you are taught to think and act like a barrister from the outset. You will graduate with the essential competencies for pupillage and early practice, eligible for Call to the Bar of England and Wales, and potentially gain an additional qualification in Mediation.