Bar Knowledge Course
Postgraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Part Time
The Bar Knowledge Course is the first step in Northumbria’s alternative barrister training route. The Bar is a demanding profession,…
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Postgraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Part Time
The Bar Knowledge Course is the first step in Northumbria’s alternative barrister training route. The Bar is a demanding profession,…
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The Bar Skills Course is the second step in Northumbria’s alternative barrister training route. The Bar is a demanding profession,…
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The new Bar Course is replacing the BTPC, to support your knowledge and practical skills crucial to practice at the modern bar.
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