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3B: Bar Training Syllabi
This section includes links to download the course syllabi for the Bar Training Course. 1 The Bar Training syllabi documents are for use by Bar Training students and AETOs, and Bar Transfer Test candidates. 2026 syllabus: Bar Training Criminal Litigation Syllabus 2026 (December 2025 - Blackstone's 2026 References Version) and Tracked Changes version Bar Training Criminal Litigation Syllabus 2026 (10 December 2025) Summary of changes ( It should be noted that amendments to the examinable material set out in this syllabus may, where necessary, be issued at a later date to take account of implementation of the changes to the criminal justice system which were announced by the Ministry of Justice in December 2025. There will be no amendments before the April 2026 exam. ) ...
Employed Bar pupillage provision
Many employed Bar organisations are unaware that they can offer pupillage. Find out what you need to know.
Pupillage forms
From this page, you can download a copy of the forms and guidance relating to registration of a pupillage, satisfactory completion of a pupillage, and notification of material changes to a pupillage.
Apply to be a pupillage provider
Find out how to apply as an Authorised Education and Training Organisation (AETO) and become a pupillage provider.
Barrister training: waivers & exemptions
Find out how to apply for waivers and exemptions from the various components of Bar training.
Guidance for organisations intending to provide vocational Bar training
From this page, you can download Guidance for organisations intending to provide vocational Bar training under the Authorisation Framework.
MyBar guidance for vocational Bar training providers and students
This page includes links to our guidance on using the MyBar portal for vocational Bar training providers (AETOs) and students.
How to apply for pupillage
Learn how to apply for pupillage through the Pupillage Gateway.
About pupillage
Find out more about pupillage, the last step of training before you qualify as a barrister.
Contacting the Authorisations Team
This page includes information about how to contact the Authorisations Team by telephone and email.
How to manage pupillage
Once you have become a pupillage provider, the Pupillage Gateway has all the information you need to manage your pupillage.
Curriculum and Assessment Strategy
From this page, you can download the Curriculum and Assessment Strategy for training to become a barrister.
The Professional Statement
The knowledge, skills and attributes all barristers need on their first day of practice, and how this underpins Bar training.
Transitional arrangements: BPTC students
Important arrangements for BPTC students during the transitional period between the BPTC and the introduction of new Bar training pathways.
Pupillage
Learn everything you need to know about pupillage, when you are applying or qualifying.
Our information for vocational Bar training providers (AETOs)
Everything for existing Authorised Education and Training Organisations and anyone wanting to offer vocational training for the Bar.
For pupillage providers
Find out how to become an Authorised Education and Training Organisation (AETO).
Authorisation Framework
From this page, you can download the Authorisation Framework for the approval of education and training organisations.
Advocacy course provider applications
Advocacy course provider application Form.
