BECOME A BARRISTER!
Bar Transfer Course
Bar Transfer Test (BTT)
We are now conducting the Bar Transfer Course, a preparatory course to help you pass the Bar Transfer Test (BTT), which takes place in the UK.
This route allows you an exemption opportunity from the extremely demanding Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) and the academic stage (7 subjects). This route allows you to get trained for the Bar while you continue your practice in Pakistan.
For a few months to appear in Bar transfer test & attend 10 qualifying sessions. After doing this
you will return back as a Barrister.
PATHWAY TO BECOMING A BARRISTER
- Fill in a form for the Bar Transfer Course.
- CLLB will apply to qualification committee of Bar Standard Board (BSB) of England & Wales on your behalf to seek an exemption from the Academic and Vocational training of the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), on the basis of being a qualified foreign lawyer.
- As you await the Grant of exemption you will be able to enroll in the Bar Transfer Course at CLLB and begin preparing for the BTT taking place in London.
- After your exemption has been granted, CLLB will apply for membership on your behalf to one of the four Inns of Court.
- Once your Bar Transfer Course at CLLB has completed, CLLB will apply on your behalf to BPP university (sole provider of BTT) for your registration to sit the exam which takes place twice a year (i.e., March/April or August/September).
- Once all these steps have been completed and you have passed the exam as well as attended 10 qualifying sessions at your respective Inn you will be eligible to be called to the Bar of England & Wales as a Barrister.
Why Choose CLLB
- Reading material, mocks and advocacy training material will be provided on the day of your enrolment with CLLB.
- The Course would be taught by the faculty comprising of qualified practitioners who are barristers themselves.
- The Library at CLLB provides an ideal environment for study. The facilities at the library include free access to online libraries such as LexisNexis, Westlaw UK, HeinOnline etc.
- The Library also provides with books from abroad which are relevant to the four courses such as the White Book (Civil) and Blackstone (Criminal).
- The schedule of the classes is very flexibly adapted keeping in view your work. Most of the classes will take place on weekends.
- To suit your work commitments, access to our facilities will be available to you throughout the week, including weekends.
Eligibility requirements
You are eligible to apply for this training if you:
- Are a qualified lawyer who has license to appear in courts.
- Hold a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB).
Please note:
Age is no bar in applying for the Bar Transfer Test
Course structure and modules
BAR TRANSFER COURSE STRUCTURE
Four modules will be taught during the Bar Transfer Course (BTC) over the period of six months:
- Professional Ethics
- Criminal Litigation, Evidence and Sentencing
- Civil Litigation
- Advocacy
Fee structure
FEE STRUCTURE FOR BAR TRANSFER COURSE (2021-2022)
| Title | Location | Fee |
|---|---|---|
|
BSB APPLICATION HANDLING FEE **PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INITIAL PAYMENT TO BE MADE IS ONLY £440. THE FEE THAT FOLLOWS BELOW IN THIS TABLE IS ONLY PAYABLE SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE OF YOUR APPLICATION. |
London | £440 |
| INNS OF COURTS MEMBERSHIP | London | £112 |
|
BPP EXAMINATION FEE *FEE INCREASES TO APPROXIMATELY £3600, IF THE APPLICANT CHOOSES TO OPT FOR OPTIONALS. THE MANDATORY TEST FEE IS ONLY £3,000. |
London | £ 3,000 – 3,600 |
FEE PAYABLE TO CLLB
| Title | Fee |
|---|---|
| ADMISSION FE | Rs. 50,000 |
| Security Fee | Rs. 30,000 |
| Library Fee | Rs. 50,000 |
| Documentation Transport Charges | Rs. 10,000 |
| TUITION FEE | Rs. 400,000 |
** Please note that the airfare and accommodation expenses to London for sitting the exam are not included in the fee.
Important admission dates for both sessions
Important admission dates for both sessions
| Students who wish to start BTC in January | First Priority Deadlines | Early Decision Deadlines | Regular Decision Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarships | Up to 35% | Up to 15% | No Scholarship |
| Application Deadline | 1st of November | 1st of December | 15th of December |
| Admission and Scholarship Decision | 20th of November | 11th of December | 1st of January |
| Commencement of Classes |
7th of January | ||
| Students who wish to start BTC in August | First Priority Deadlines | Early Decision Deadlines | Regular Decision Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarships | Up to 35% | Up to 15% | No Scholarship |
| Application Deadline | 1st of June | 1st of July | 15th of July |
| Admission and Scholarship Decision | 20th of June | 11th of July | 1st of August |
| Commencement of Classes |
7th of August | ||
Why do you have three deadlines? What’s the difference between the first priority, early, and regular deadlines?
We give priority to early applicants who are ready and have a plan to study for their Bar exam.
Round 1: First Priority Round
If you want to secure a spot in our upcoming session, the benefit for applying in the First Priority Round is that
- (a) We give priority to applicants who apply early, and
- (b) You are also eligible to secure up to 35% scholarship based on our assessment
Round 2: Early Round
For Early Round applicants, you have a little more time to apply. Again, the sooner you apply, the sooner we can review your application. You can also secure up to 15% scholarship in the early round.
Round 3: Regular Round
The regular round applicants can apply, if they couldn’t apply in Priority and Early Rounds. No scholarship is available for applicants in this round.