Bar Vocational Studies (BVS)
The Bar Vocational Studies (BVS) is primarily designed for those who want to qualify as a barrister. It includes the vocational stage of training for the Bar of England and Wales.
This programme offers the choice of three different routes depending on whether you wish to study only the modules that are compulsory in order to be eligible for Call to the Bar of England and Wales, or to further enhance your employability and develop specialist knowledge and skills. The Postgraduate Diploma comprises the subjects that form the compulsory vocational qualification for Call to the Bar.
The programme can be studied full-time over one academic year, or part-time over two academic years.
Career opportunities
The Bar Vocational Studies (BVS) programme is designed to enable you to progress to pupillage and in a career as a barrister.
You will have developed a range of transferable skills and might consider alternative careers in the following organisations and areas: Government Legal Department; Crown Prosecution Service; in-house legal departments; local authority legal departments; regulation authorities and compliance roles; academic law; legal publishing; finance and banking.
What can you expect from this Online Event?
Our Bar Vocational Studies (BVS) Online Event is a perfect opportunity to find out if The City Law School is the right choice for you. You will be able to:
- Learn about the Bar training course, and opportunities we offer
- Ask your queries directly to staff teaching on the course
- Get answers to your questions about the course structure, application process, entry criteria, fees and scholarships available.
Studying at City St George’s
At City St George’s, we have a comprehensive choice of postgraduate courses, degrees and programmes for any career choice. See our full range of postgraduate courses.
You can also learn more about what it's like to study at City St George’s as a postgraduate student here:
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