Bar Course LLM

Northumbria University, Newcastle

In a demanding and rapidly changing legal landscape, the highest quality training is required to succeed as a barrister. Northumbria University’s Bar Course LLM will support you in acquiring the necessary knowledge and practical skills crucial to practice at the modern Bar.Northumbria’s approach to Bar training replicates professional practice more closely than ever.You will study:Civil Litigation (incorporating evidence and Alternative Dispute Resolution)Criminal Litigation (incorporating evidence and sentencing)AdvocacyConferencingDraftingOpinion WritingLegal ResearchProfessional EthicsThe Bar Course LLM will apply your knowledge and skills to practice in a broad range of briefs focused upon the foundational areas of pupillage and early practice - family, civil and criminal law. You will develop your skills in Advocacy, Conferencing, Drafting and Opinion Writing within the simulated context of these briefs, and this invaluable, practical experience will equip you to be immediately effective in pupillage.