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Bar Course Students

The Inn places particular importance on its responsibility for the training of student barristers. It has a strong commitment to encourage promising students from all walks of life, and to give financial assistance where appropriate to ensure that the cost of becoming a barrister does not become a barrier.

In this section, you will find information to assist student members of the Inner Temple who intend to pursue a career in law, including details of qualifying sessions, schemes and societies, Call to the Bar and pupillage advice.

Student Handbook (Current Bar Course Students)

Starting the Bar Course in 2025-2026?

Read our Student Handbook!

Qualifying Sessions

All Bar Course students have to complete qualifying sessions in order to be called to the Bar

Student Schemes

The following schemes and activities are open to all BPTC students