Tag: BPTC

John Whaite is one half of show's first-ever male pairing

Outside experts heavily critical of online set-up that left some students locked out and others urinating in bottles and buckets

Fallout between regulator and students rumbles on

BSB says it's not possible to release grades sooner for 'quality assurance' reasons

One third of exams beset by technical difficulties, regulator confirms

BSB says proctoring partner could not guarantee female assessor due to increased demand during pandemic

One barrister hopeful is said to have worn an adult diaper

BSB says online exams aren't 'discriminatory' but union have come out in support of students wanting to pursue potential legal action

Some spent several hours on the line only to be hung up on or told to call back later

1,753 bar hopefuls enrolled in 2018

We will seek to ensure online assessment arrangements are fair for all, writes BSB director of regulatory operations Oliver Hanmer

93% of bar hopefuls surveyed believe BSB's proposals will negatively impact their performance

Former BPTC student and future barrister Sarah Ismail considers why

Hardwicke barrister Andy Creer discusses changes to the way advocacy is delivered during the COVID-19 crisis and the new skills future barristers will require

But not before August

Decision follows new government guidance to combat spread of COVID-19

Priced at £11,750

£13,870 in London and £12,620 elsewhere

It's much cheaper, too

New course priced at £13,000 will compete with Inns of Court venture

Puts BPTC plans on hold