Bar Transfer Course (BTC)
Transfer to the Bar of England & Wales — while you stay in your own country
18–24 months, from Lahore campus or online. Sit the required assessments, join Lincoln's Inn, and keep practicing law throughout.
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The Bar Standards Board's Transferring Qualified Lawyer (TQL) route is built for lawyers already admitted to practice in a common-law jurisdiction — Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Nigeria, Kenya, and others — who hold a law degree and rights of audience. You don't pause your career or relocate: you prepare from Lahore campus or online, and travel to the United Kingdom for the 10 Qualifying Sessions with your Inn and your Call to the Bar. Your assessments may not add another trip: some are sat online and some in person, and in some countries, including Pakistan, the in-person papers can be sat locally through a British Council centre. Ask BPP how and where each of yours is sat for your country before you budget for travel.
- Stay in your own country
- Keep practicing law
- Become a barrister
You don't have to leave your practice, your family, or your country.
Practice from Lahore campus or online
No relocation required
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Installments of $210
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University of London
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Transferring Qualified Lawyer route
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Admission for transferring lawyers
Verify →Our Recognised Teaching Centre status covers the University of London degrees we teach. The Bar Transfer Course is Blackstone's own programme, following the Bar Standards Board's route for transferring qualified lawyers — the BSB decides every exemption.
Built for practicing lawyers
Stay in your own country
Prepare from home or online, wherever you practice. No relocation, no career break. You only travel to the UK for what must be done there.
Keep practicing law
Built for working lawyers. Study around your caseload and clients.
We handle the BSB application
Our team prepares your exemption case. Many of our graduates have secured substantial exemptions, and in some cases full exemptions.
Taught by practicing barristers
Every subject is led by a barrister who has walked the same path.
The path to being Called to the Bar
- 1
Complete preparatory classes
Four core subjects taught by practicing barristers, from home or online, around your practice.
- 2
Apply for Bar Standards Board exemptions
We guide your Transferring Qualified Lawyer application and exemption case to the BSB.
- 3
Join an Inn of Court
Become a member of one of the four Inns of Court (Lincoln's Inn, Inner Temple, Middle Temple or Gray's Inn) once the BSB confirms you may transfer. The choice is yours.
- 4
Sit any assessments the BSB did not exempt
Complete any outstanding Bar Transfer Test assessments through BPP University, the only provider authorised to register transferring lawyers.
- 5
Be Called to the Bar
Complete your Qualifying Sessions and receive the barrister title.
The BSB application, handled for you
Every TQL case is different — your exemptions depend on your jurisdiction, years of practice, and existing qualifications. Our team prepares your Bar Standards Board application and builds your exemption case, so you know exactly what's left to complete before Lincoln's Inn and the required assessments. Many of our graduates have secured substantial exemptions; some have qualified for a full exemption from further assessment.
What you'll study
Civil Litigation
Procedure, evidence, case management, and enforcement.
Criminal Litigation
Procedure, sentencing, bail, and appeals.
Professional Ethics
Conduct, duties to the court, and confidentiality.
Advocacy & Oral Skills
Examination, cross-examination, and speeches. Plus opinion writing, drafting, conference skills, and legal research.
Taught by practicing barristers
Barrister Mian Waleed Ashraf
Civil Litigation
Barrister Taha Salick
Criminal Litigation
Barrister Ambreen Qureshi
Professional Ethics
Barrister Aisha Naeem
Skills Assessments
We fight for your exemptions.
Every application to the Bar Standards Board is tracked, stage by stage, in your own portal — from first submission to Call.
- Not started
- Preparing documents
- Submitted to the BSB
- Exemptions confirmed
- Inn of Court membership
- Assessments booked
- Assessments passed
- Qualifying Sessions
- Called to the Bar
Many of our graduates have secured substantial Bar Standards Board exemptions, and in some cases full exemptions.
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Called to the Bar of England & Wales.
Our graduates
Sara Ali Syed
Bar Transfer Course · 2022
“The 100% exemption in the Bar Transfer Course is a testament to Blackstone School of Law's exceptional instruction, comprehensive curriculum, and unwavering commitment to student success - turning aspiration into achievement.”
CH UFFAN IFTIKHAR
Bar Transfer Course · 2022
“Achieving 100% exemption and earning direct Inn's membership invitation would not have been possible without Blackstone's exceptional instruction and rigorous preparation. Their commitment to excellence shaped not just my results, but my foundation as a legal professional.”
Barrister Rafia Hameed
Bar Transfer Course · 2022
“Being called to the Bar and officially becoming a barrister is a dream realized. I am deeply grateful to Blackstone School of Law for equipping me with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to reach this milestone. My journey as a barrister begins here.”
Muhammad Jamil
Bar Transfer Course · 2023
“Securing 100% exemption across both the academic and vocational components represents the culmination of hard work and quality instruction. Blackstone School of Law's dedication to producing competent legal professionals is evident in this achievement, and I am honored to be part of their legacy.”
Syed Sajjad Haider Rizvi
Bar Transfer Course · 2024
“My experience with Blackstone School of Law was truly excellent. Blackstone’s guidance and support played a valuable role in my journey towards becoming a Barrister. The classes I attended were engaging and interactive, while the faculty was knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely committed to supporting its students. The institution offers excellent facilities and a professional learning environment that encourages both academic and personal development. I remain grateful for the assistance and encouragement I received from Blackstone, which contributed meaningfully to my professional journey.”
Ali Abbas
Lahore, Pakistan
“Blackstone is a great institute for the students who wish to study law and become a successful lawyer, providing the best experienced teachers who properly train each candidate in various ways to deal with law cases. Moreover, you observe a very calm yet professional environment at Blackstone School of Law & Business.”
Hassan Rizwan
Lahore, Pakistan
“Blackstone School of Law is probably the best institute for doing external Law and Business in Pakistan, with faculty consisting of both professionals and professors. Our campus manager is always available to assist all the students.”
Talha Wattoo
Lahore, Pakistan
“I strongly recommend Blackstone — one of the best Recognised Teaching Centres of the University of London for UK law. The faculty at this institute is very good and cooperative, especially the law clinic, which is an exceptional service.”
Zeerak Kaleem
Lahore, Pakistan
“I had a fantastic experience at Blackstone School of Law and Business. The campus has a positive environment, provides us with great facilities, and they have one of the best teaching faculty, who have been providing us guidance.”
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What the route costs
Blackstone tuition
$2,100
$2,100 total, 10 monthly installments of $210
UK regulatory fees, paid directly to UK bodies, subject to change
- BSB Transferring Qualified Lawyer application — check the current fee at the source£1,810
- Inn of Court admission (transferring lawyer) — check the current fee at the source£500 at Lincoln's Inn
- Call to the Bar — check the current fee at the source£110 at Lincoln's Inn
- Bar Transfer Test assessments — check the current fee at the sourceno fixed fee
Indicative travel
Two things do bring you to the United Kingdom: the 10 Qualifying Sessions every transferring lawyer completes with the Inn, and your Call to the Bar. Budget your own airfare and stay for those, and we'll help you group them into as few trips as the Inn's calendar allows. Your assessments may not add another trip: some are sat online and some in person, and in some countries, including Pakistan, the in-person papers can be sat locally through a British Council centre. Ask BPP how and where each of yours is sat for your country before you book any flights for them.
$2,100 to Blackstone + ~£2,420 to UK bodies + BPP's assessment fees + your travel.
BPP sets its own assessment fees and publishes no fixed figure, so confirm current rates with BPP directly. We'd rather leave a gap here than quote you a number we can't stand behind.
14 days to change your mind
Your first $210 registers your place and is documented in your portal, and it is not a commitment you cannot walk back. Change your mind within 14 days of enrolment and we refund your tuition in full, provided the course has not substantially begun. After the 14 days you can still cancel future installments; fees for months you have already accessed are non-refundable.
Fees paid directly to UK bodies are governed by those bodies' own refund rules, not ours. Read the full terms.
UK fees are paid directly to the Bar Standards Board, your Inn of Court, and BPP. They are set by those bodies and subject to change, and every figure links to the source it was verified against in August 2026.
What we control — and what we don't
We provide
- The taught course — 4 subjects, delivered by barrister faculty.
- Your BSB exemption application, prepared with you.
- Admissions and WhatsApp support, through to your Call to the Bar.
Decided by others — not us
- BSB exemption outcomes.
- Bar Transfer Test results, assessed by BPP.
- UK regulatory fees — ~£2,420 to the BSB and your Inn, plus BTT assessment fees set by BPP (no fixed figure — confirm current rates with BPP directly).
- Your visa and travel arrangements.
We'll tell you honestly at every step which side a question falls on.
This is only the beginning — every silk began as a junior.
Fees
Blackstone tuition
$2,100 total
10 monthly installments of $210
Blackstone tuition. First installment due at admission; content opens while your verified installments stay within one of what is due.
UK fees — paid directly to UK bodies
| Item | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| BSB Transferring Qualified Lawyer application | £1,810 | For lawyers whose primary practice is with a regulator outside England & Wales (with rights of audience). £610 if your regulator is in E&W. This rate applies to applications submitted on or after 1 April 2026. Verify at source → |
| Inn of Court admission (transferring lawyer) | £500 at Lincoln's Inn | BSB-approved admission fee to join an Inn. £500 is Lincoln's Inn's published figure, so check the current fee for the Inn you choose. Confirmed as a standard one-off admission fee across the Inns, with amounts varying slightly between them. Verify at source → |
| Call to the Bar | £110 at Lincoln's Inn | Non-refundable administrative fee, paid when you apply for Call once your requirements are complete. Confirm the current amount with your Inn: this fee has risen over time. Verify at source → |
| Bar Transfer Test assessments | no fixed fee | Set by BPP University, the only provider authorised to register transferring lawyers for Vocational Bar Training assessments. Contact BPP for current fees, payable to them by bank transfer or card once your application form is in. Part B (Advocacy, Civil Litigation, Criminal Litigation, Professional Ethics) allows unlimited resits within 5 years. Verify at source → |
UK fees are paid directly to the Bar Standards Board, your Inn of Court, and BPP. They are set by those bodies and subject to change, and every figure links to the source it was verified against in August 2026.
Frequently asked questions
The Transferring Qualified Lawyer route is for practicing lawyers from common-law jurisdictions — Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Nigeria, Kenya, and others — who hold a law degree and have rights of audience. Apply and our admissions team will confirm your route.