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To have a decent chance at becoming a barrister, you need good A levels. It doesn't matter what subjects you take, except that you would be well advised to avoid less academic subjects. Doing one A level in Art, Music or Drama is fine, but the rest should be solid, academic subjects.
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When I was doing my BVC, we had a lecture from a guy who was going to become a barrister without pupillage. I even did a post about it, which was a bit vague, because I wasn’t convinced about his methods. ... (Barrister2B did a similar guide on becoming a solicitor first, which was published on Simon Myerson’s blog)
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accedas-ad-curiam.blogspot.com/2009/10/barrister-without-pupillage-part-2.html
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If You Intend Becoming A Barrister And Will Have A Qualifying Law Degree - Bar Vocational Course (Based on 3 Year Law Degree) ... How to start your career as a barrister...
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www.college-of-law.co.uk/a-career-in-law/barrister-law-...
www.college-of-law.co.uk/a-career-in-law/barrister-law-degree.html
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However, there are many pro/cons to adopting this route that are worth considering (please read the linked article below under the equivalent section for steps to becoming a barrister).
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www.lawcf.org/index.asp?page=Steps+to+Becoming+a+Barris...
www.lawcf.org/index.asp?page=Steps+to+Becoming+a+Barrister+or+Solicitor
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I am training to become a barrister. Don't worry about the public speaking. Nobody on my law degree had done it before. It's like anything, the more you practise the better you become. The thought of standing up in a courtroom and even opening my mouth used to terrify me but now it is second nature.
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by Anna B Member since: November 28, 2006; Total points: 414 (Level 2) ... It doesn't matter what subjects you take (although I'd advise against things like Art, Technology and Design etc), the grades are the most important thing. ... You should know that you don't actually have to study law at university to become a lawyer.
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Below is a general overview of the barrister's profession in England and Wales and introduces you to some aspects of their work. ... Becoming a solicitor...
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www.bpplawschool.com/study_at_bpp/barrister.htm
www.bpplawschool.com/study_at_bpp/barrister.htm
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Legal Practice Course (LPC) ... Preparing you for practice ... The LPC is the vocational training programme for those intending to practise as solicitors. At BPP, we view the LPC as more than just a qualification. It is the start of your career as a solicitor.
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www.bpplawschool.com/programmes/lpc/
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This is a very much needed book, with useful online updates, for anyone interested in becoming a barrister-at-law in England and Wales in 21st century. There has always been a certain amount of mystique about the Bar and what we actually do.
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www.amazon.co.uk/Bewigged-Bewildered-Becoming-Barrister...
www.amazon.co.uk/Bewigged-Bewildered-Becoming-Barrister-England/dp/1841136514
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