LLM Bar Training Course

The LLM Bar Training Course at Cardiff University caters to aspiring barristers. It combines the Bar Training Course with the award of a masters qualification. Its innovative teaching and learning strategies include use of the pro bono scheme which aims to expose students to a wide range of legal environment. It provides support in terms of professional development and employment via its partnership with harry’s Pupillage Advisory Service (PAS), ultimately preparing students to transition to the next stage of barrister training, known as pupillage. Course Content: The LLM Bar Training Course covers areas such as criminal litigation, sentencing and evidence, civil litigation, and dispute resolution. It introduces students to the core elements of bar training, including professional ethics and conduct, advocacy, conference skills, and drafting legal documents, among others. Key Modules: This course comprises of several key modules such as Criminal Litigation, Sentencing and Evidence; Civil Litigation, Evidence and Remedies; Advocacy 1; Professional Ethics and Conduct; and Centralised Assessments. Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Bar Standards Board. Future Careers: The LLM Bar Training Course prepares students for their career as a barrister. Students who successfully complete the course are eligible to be 'Called to the Bar', the final step before being able to commence a pupillage. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.