For information about how to apply to become an AETO, see Part 6 of the Bar Qualification Manual.

Our 2024/25 AETO Factsheet shows the AETOs which are authorised to deliver the vocational component of Bar training. It contains some basic information about the different routes, modes, start dates and fees at each AETO. However, for more information on exactly what each AETO will offer and how to apply, you should contact the AETOs individually or visit their website. There is no longer a central application system. 

These Bar training courses replaced the BPTC from September 2020. As there are now several different ways for people to train for the Bar, there is no longer one common course title. However, you can be reassured that all of the AETOs you see listed on this webpage and on our Factsheet have been authorised to deliver courses that lead to Call to the Bar.

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The following organisations have been authorised to deliver Bar training from September 2020:

  • BPP University – to deliver:
    • the vocational component (in one part) of the three-step pathway;
    • the vocational component (in two parts) of the four-step pathway; 
    • the integrated academic and vocational components of the integrated pathway;
    • the Bar Transfer Test ('BTT') for Transferring Qualified Lawyers; and
    • the Bar Training Resit Programme ('BTR') for further re-sits, where students have reached the maximum number of permitted re-sits for their academic award.

          You can read more about BPP's authorisation here.

          You can read more about Cardiff's authorisation here.

         You can read more about Manchester Metropolitan's authorisation here.

  • Northumbria University – to deliver:
    • the vocational component (in one part) of the three-step pathway;
    • the vocational component (in two parts) of the four-step pathway, and
    • the integrated academic and vocational components of the integrated pathway.

          You can read more about Northumbria University's authorisation here.

           You can read more about Nottingham Trent University's authorisation here.

  • City St George's, University of London – to deliver:
    • the vocational component (in one part) of the three-step pathway; and
    • the vocational component (in two parts) of the four-step pathway.

           You can read more about City St George's authorisation here.

          You can read more about the Inns of Court College of Advocacy's authorisation here.

  • The University of Law – to deliver:
    • the vocational component (in one part) of the three-step pathway.

          You can read more about The University of Law’s authorisation here.

         You can read more about UWE’s authorisation here.

The University of Hertfordshire has been authorised to deliver:

  • the vocational component (in one part) of the three-step pathway; and
  • the vocational component (in two parts) of the four-step pathway.

More details about the courses offered by these organisations, including how to apply, can be found on their websites.

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Last updated 15 Oct 2024