How to apply for the Academic Stage

QLD (Qualifying Law Degree):

Entrance requirements for full time undergraduate Qualifying Law Degrees differ from University to University or College to College. For full details students should apply to: The Universities and Colleges Admission Services (UCAS), PO Box 28, Cheltenham, GL52 3LZ.

For admission to a part-time undergraduate law degree course or a Senior Status law degree for graduates, students should apply direct to the University or College of Higher Education offering the course.


CPE/GDL:

The CPE is also known as the Graduate Diploma in Law, this is a postgraduate course which non-law graduates may undertake in order to be eligible to apply for the Vocational Stage of Training on the same basis as a student with a Qualifying Law Degree.

There are a number of institutions validated by the Joint Academic Stage Board to run courses.

Applications for full-time courses are made through a central application system run by The Central Applications Board (PO Box 84, Guildford, GU3 1YX - Tel: 01483 451 080).

Applications for part-time and distance learning courses should be made directly to the institution concerned.

If you would like a copy of the CPE handbook please contact the The Central Applications Board and not the Bar Standards Board.