Professional Skills Course - Booking Form Guidance
There are a number of options for you to choose from when selecting the right package for your Professional Skills Course (PSC). Please choose your package option from the list below by selecting the check box to the right.
Once you have selected your package you will be given the option to enter the dates and venues for your core modules and any additional courses selected. BARBRI Altior provides delegates with the flexibility to vary their venue selection.
If you are a trainee solicitor, we suggest that you complete your PSC at least 8 weeks prior to the end of your training contract to try to avoid a delay in your Roll application. Delegates can study their modules in the order best suited to their training needs as the SRA no longer confines the PSC to a set schedule, so you can take the courses in whatever order you choose. The SRA does however recommend that the Client Care and Professional Standards course is taken at least 6 months into your training for best results.
If you know the dates and venues for your core modules, please select these from the drop down list. You can choose to confirm all, or just some of your dates at this point in time, but we do need at least one date confirmed to process the booking. If you wish to leave some options open for the moment, please select TBC (to be confirmed) in the drop down and contact the Delegate Services Team directly when ready to confirm those choices at a later date.
Electives
In addition to your core modules, trainee solicitors must also complete 24 hours of electives, 12 of which must be face to face tuition.
Our training package offers attendance at 2 electives with face to face training of 12 hours combined with 12 hours of distance-learning. In our experience this package option offers you a deeper and more meaningful understanding of your chosen elective subjects than choosing to undertake 4 electives where you would gain a wider spread of top-level knowledge.
Higher Rights
Trainees have the option to undertake the 24 hours of Higher Rights of Audience training in place of electives and take the assessment. As of April 1st 2021, trainee solicitors will only be able to complete the assessments until after admission to the role as a solicitor.
If you are unsure which elective route suits your requirements, please contact our training advisors on +44 (0)29 20 451000 to discuss your options.
Module Selection
Please note, you only need to choose ONE version of each module. Please refer to the 'What are my PSC Study Options?' tab on the Professional Skills Course page.
This is a one-day module. This option is delivered online.
This is a one-day module. This option is delivered online.
This module option is delivered online. It is a 3-day course with the Financial and Business Skills (FBS) exam sat on the third day. Example - Tuition day 1 and 2, half-day tuition day 3 afternoon and FBS Exam Day 3 morning.
From January 2022, you will have the option to sit the FBS exam online or in a classroom setting at one of our city venues. If you do the latter, please bear in mind that you’ll need to rejoin the online class at 13.30 on day 3 for the non-examinable tuition.
This exam option is only for those who want to take the exam in-person; if you would prefer to take the exam online, this is included in the above 3 day module.
This module option is delivered online or in a set location.
Electives 1
Electives 2
Pathway
If you would like to obtain Higher Rights of Audience for both Civil and Criminal Litigation, you will need to undertake separate training and assessment for each pathway, the fee applies to each pathway you choose.
The written training is only delivered online.
This module is now available to complete online or in a set location.
Trainee solicitors will not be able to book the Higher Rights assessment until they have qualified as a solicitor.
You can note it as TBC if you still wish to book the full package - this enables you to email us your choice once you have qualified.
Trainee solicitors will not be able to book the Higher Rights assessment until they have qualified as a solicitor.
You can note it as TBC if you still wish to book the full package - this enables you to email us your choice once you have qualified.
The written training is only delivered online.
This module is now available to complete online or in a set location.
Trainee solicitors will not be able to book the Higher Rights assessment until they have qualified as a solicitor.
You can note it as TBC if you still wish to book the full package - this enables you to email us your choice once you have qualified.
Trainee solicitors will not be able to book the Higher Rights assessment until they have qualified as a solicitor.
You can note it as TBC if you still wish to book the full package - this enables you to email us your choice once you have qualified.
Optional Extras
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