The Bar Transfer Test (BTT) is probably the most convenient way for solicitors and qualified lawyers from other jurisdictions to qualify to practice at the Bar of England and Wales. It is mostly because qualified lawyers are gaining access to the Bar of England and Wales by passing the test, whereas in general route one has to pass both Academic and Vocational stage to be called at the Bar. Moreover, BSB has the power to grant exemption from parts of the Bar Transfer Test depending on the candidates’ academic background and area of practice. BTT enables qualified lawyers to transfer to the Bar of England and Wales, without having to undergo the full course of education and training as required in the Academic Stage (Qualifying Law Degree or conversion course) and the Vocational Stage (Barrister Training Course).
The rules and requirements relating to transferring qualified lawyers and the BTT can be found in Part 2 of the Bar Qualification Manual. For more information about the BTT, please access BTT Handbook of Bar Standard Board (BSB).
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Who can do BTT?
If you are a qualified solicitor, qualified lawyer from another jurisdiction, or a legal academic and you wish to practise as a barrister in England and Wales, you need to transfer to the Bar. Depending on your qualifications and experience, you may be exempt from some or all of the requirements for training for the Bar. Some of these exemptions may be granted subject to passing the Bar Transfer Test (BTT). In order to be granted an exemption, you must submit an application to BSB which includes information on the qualifications and experience you have. The application forms and guidelines are available here. BSB will look at your application and decide whether you may be exempted from some or all of the requirements for training for the Bar. If BSB decides that you should be exempted from some of the requirements, you may be required to complete part or all of the BTT.
Academic Institution
The BTT is delivered by BPP Law School on behalf of the BSB. The BTT consists of two parts, comprising written papers and oral assessments which cover some of the competences in the Professional Statement. We will tell you which parts of the BTT you will have to do based on your qualifications and experience. There are two sittings of the BTT each year, in April and August. Once we have told you which parts of the BTT you will need to take, you can register with BPP for the next sitting.
6 Stages for Transfer to the Bar
Making application to the Bar Standard Board (BSB) for approval for the test
Making application to BPP University for Registration and Examination upon receiving approval from BSB
Attending Examination and pass in all papers at a single sitting
Joining one of the Inns of Court
Undertaking pupilage as specified by the Qualifications Committee
Called to the Bar
Requirements
Firstly, keep in mind that although there is no formal English language requirement for candidates on the Bar Transfer Test, a high standard of written and spoken English is expected of all applicants.
Secondly, for seeking approval of the BSB one must complete ‘Qualifications Committee Application Form’ and submit to ‘Bar Standards Board’ for approval. The documents to be submitted attached with the application:
- Evidence that you are of good character and repute, such as a Certificate of the Senior Judge, Attorney General or Senior Law Officer of the Superior Court in which you have practiced showing that: for a period of not less than 3 years you have regularly exercised rights of audience in that court (identifying the period(s)) and you are a fit and proper person to be Called to the Bar.
- A certificate to show that you have not been prohibited from practicing in the jurisdiction in which you are qualified on the ground of commission of a criminal offence or professional misconduct and are not currently suspended from practicing on such grounds.
- Evidence of all academic and professional qualifications. Either the originals or the certified copies. Applications with overseas qualifications must also include an official English translation of their certificates and results.
- Any other evidence which you wish to supply in support of your application.
- To apply to practice at the Bar of England and Wales, contact the Qualifications Committee at Bar Standard Board (BSB).
And finally, After having approval from the Bar Standards Board’s Qualifications Committee to take the test, you can submit your application form to BPP University, along with a copy of the certificate from the Bar Standards Board requiring you to take the test and the fees. You have to submit your application to:
Bar Transfer Test
BPP Professional Development
Fifth Boulton House
Chorlton Street
Manchester M1 3HY
Please note that applications will only be accepted in hard copy and not by email. It is permissible to send an email copy of the letter from the Qualifications Committee.
Assessment
The Bar Transfer Test (BTT) consists of 5 sections
- Section 1(a) :
- Section 1(b) :
- Section 2(a) :
- Section 2(b) :
- Section 3 :
- Section 4 :
- Section 5(a) :
- Section 5(b) :
- Law of Contract and Trusts
- Law of Tort and the Law of Crime
- Land Law and English Legal System
- Constitutional and Administrative Law and European Law
- Civil and Criminal Procedure and the Law of Evidence
- Rules of Professional conduct and Ethics
- Application
- Witness Handling
and these 5 sections consist of total 11 components in two part
- Part- A (Academic Components)
- Public Law (Constitutional, Administrative Law and Human Rights)
- Law of the European Union
- Criminal Law
- Obligations (Contract, Restitution and Tort)
- Property/Land Law
- Equity and the Law of Trusts
- English Legal System
- Part-B (Professional Components)
- Advocacy
- Civil Litigation and Evidence
- Criminal Litigation, Evidence and Sentencing
- Redoc
Modules
Redoc
MCQ is the preliminary stage of the three parts examination procedure. If any examinee fails in the MCQ exam, s/he cannot sit for written exam.
Civil Litigation
An applicant must pass in the written examination before facing viva. Written examination is considered as very crucial for an examinee to enroll as an Advocate.
Criminal Litigation
To be an advocate in Bangladesh a candidate must pass in the three-step examination procedure. In this procedure viva is the final stage.
Advocacy (Examination-in-Chief)
MCQ is the preliminary stage of the three parts examination procedure. If any examinee fails in the MCQ exam, s/he cannot sit for written exam.
Advocacy (Cross Examination)
An applicant must pass in the written examination before facing viva. Written examination is considered as very crucial for an examinee to enroll as an Advocate.
Advocacy (Civil Application)
To be an advocate in Bangladesh a candidate must pass in the three-step examination procedure. In this procedure viva is the final stage.
Lecturers
Barrister Abdur Rahman Tanjo
Barrister Rakibul Alam Linclon
Barrister Zobayer Akter
Barrister Akib Hassan
Barrister Shariful Alam Joy
Barrister Shahnewaz Karim Arko
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Course Fee
- Three Month (Weekly Three Hours) Course = 90,000/-
- Three Month (Weekly Six Hours) Course = 1,40,000/-
- Four Month (Weekly Three Hours) Long Course = 1,20,000/-
- Four Month (Weekly Six Hours) Long Course = 1,50,000/-
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