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Bar Transfer Test (BTT)
Our Bar Transfer Test (BTT) Preparation Programme
Your pathway to becoming a Barrister in England & Wales — while residing anywhere in the world. Designed for legal professionals across Commonwealth jurisdictions, our Bar Transfer Test combines world-class legal training, cutting-edge EdTech, and flexible live online learning to help you pursue the prestigious title of Barrister without relocating or taking a career break. Learn from leading UK barristers through an interactive and outcomes-focused methodology built for ambitious professionals.
Delivered under the academic direction of BPP University — one of the United Kingdom’s leading professional law schools renowned for training generations of barristers, solicitors, and legal professionals. With a legacy of excellence in legal education and bar training, BPP represents the gold standard in professional legal qualification pathways in the UK.
In Partnership with Barristers of St John’s Buildings
Our Programme is further strengthened through collaboration with Barrister of St John’s Buildings, one of the UK’s most distinguished and nationally recognised barristers’ chambers. Widely recognised for advocacy excellence, the chambers has earned multiple top-tier rankings in The Legal 500 UK. Home to leading advocates, King’s Counsel, and members of the judiciary, St John’s Buildings has built a reputation for advocacy excellence across multiple practice areas. Members of our faculty and guest trainers are drawn directly from this prestigious chambers, offering participants unparalleled insight into modern legal practice at the highest level.
Our Bar Transfer Test (BTT) Preparation Programme
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Our trainers bring years of expertise across diverse areas of law, ensuring high-quality guidance and effective learning outcomes.
Called to the Bar: 1997
Deputy District Judge (Civil)
Legal 500 & Chambers UK — Top Ranked Since 2007
Head of Regulatory Team, SJB
Called to the Bar: 1991
MBE — Queen's Birthday Honours 2015
Bar Vocational Course Trainer at BPP
Honorary Fellow, Liverpool John Moores University (2017)
Called to the Bar: 2021 Legal 500 Rising Star 2025 Lincoln's Inn · Northern Circuit LLB, First Class Hons, University of Liverpool (2020)
⚖ Family Law Barrister BPTC & LLM — Distinction, BPP Law School (2018) Member — Middle Temple & Northern Circuit
Called to the Bar: 1999- Appointed District Judge: 2022 ⚖ District Judge — North Eastern Circuit Huddersfield County Court (from Jan 2022) Formerly Barrister, St John’s Buildings
FAQs
The duration varies depending on the number of exemptions granted by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). Candidates with maximum exemptions may complete the process significantly faster, while others may require additional time to prepare for and sit the required assessments.
Yes. Qualifications lead to becoming a barrister of England and Wales, which is widely recognized across many jurisdictions, particularly within common law countries.
No travel is required for academic or examination components if you are pursuing the BTT route. However, candidates may choose to attend their Call to the Bar ceremony in the UK, though some Inns offer alternative arrangements.
The assessments are conducted by an authorised provider and typically include a combination of written examinations and skills-based assessments, depending on the modules required after exemptions.
Yes. The BTT pathway is designed to be flexible, allowing lawyers and professionals to continue working while preparing for the required assessments.
Once called, you become a barrister of England and Wales. However, practicing rights in the UK may require additional steps such as pupillage, depending on your career goals.
Yes. The BTT enhances your qualifications but does not replace your local license. You may continue practicing in Pakistan while benefiting from the international credential.
Yes, especially for Part B exemptions. The BSB assesses practical legal experience, including advocacy, drafting, and advisory work, supported by documented evidence.
If your exemption application is refused, you may:
Yes. Both litigators and corporate lawyers can apply, provided they hold a valid practicing license and can demonstrate relevant legal competencies.
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“An astoundingly bright advocate and a fantastic strategist who thinks on his feet very well.” — Legal 500
Barrister · St John’s Buildings, UK
Barrister, MBE, UK
With over 25 years of experience, Ghazan is a distinguished barrister recognized by all major legal directories as a leader in his field. Since 2007, he has been consistently ranked as a top-tier practitioner in every edition of the Legal 500 and Chambers UK Bar. Currently serving as the Head of the Regulatory Team at St John’s Buildings (SJB) and formerly the Head of the Employment Group (2009–2014), Ghazan brings considerable expertise to complex civil and commercial disputes. His judicial experience as a Deputy District Judge, appointed in 2009, further bolsters his authoritative standing in the legal community.
Ghazan’s illustrious career is rooted in an exceptional academic foundation. Called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in 1997, he achieved near-perfect marks in his Bar School exams, securing 100% in criminal law and 90% in civil law. His early promise was marked by several prestigious honors, including the Sweet and Maxwell Law Prize for academic excellence, the Duke of Edinburgh Scholarship, and the Leonard Sainer Legal Education Scholarship. Beyond the courtroom, Ghazan has contributed significantly to legal education, serving as a Contract Law Tutor at Brunel University and an Advocacy Tutor on the Bar Vocational Course at Manchester Metropolitan University. Today, his practice maintains a global reach, as he is also accredited to accept instructions in the DIFC (Dubai).
“A compelling voice bridging law, civic life, and public discourse — with 30 years of practice behind him.” — Futures for All Speaker Directory
Barrister, MBE, UK
With over 27 years of elite experience at the Criminal Bar, Zia Chaudhry MBE stands as one of the most distinguished legal figures for students preparing for the Bar Transfer Test. Called to the Bar in 1991 after graduating from Manchester University, Zia built a formidable reputation as a specialist in criminal law, handling a vast array of complex and high-stakes cases. His deep-rooted practical knowledge is matched by his academic authority; he is an Honorary Fellow of Liverpool John Moores University and has served as a Law Tutor and Advocacy Trainer through his consultancy, Premier Advocacy. For students, Zia’s transition from a successful courtroom practitioner to a leading educator ensures that they receive a “practice-ready” education that bridges the gap between complex legal theory and real-world criminal litigation.
Beyond his technical expertise, Zia is a nationally recognized figure whose contributions to the legal and civic landscape have been honored at the highest levels. Awarded an MBE by Her Majesty the Queen in 2015 for his services to the community and interfaith relations, he also serves as a Deputy Lieutenant of Merseyside. His ability to communicate intricate concepts with clarity and wit, traits that made him a popular media commentator on BBC Breakfast and a published author.
“Adil’s advocacy style is exceptional. He delivers his arguments meticulously and persuasively.” — Legal 500, 2026
Barrister · St John’s Buildings, UK
Barrister Adil Navaid is a dynamic and highly accomplished civil and commercial law practitioner, widely recognised for his precision, clarity, and persuasive advocacy. Ranked as a Legal 500 Rising Star 2025, Adil has built a strong reputation for handling complex civil disputes across property, commercial, and chancery law. His practice spans landlord and tenant matters, trusts and estates, contractual disputes, and intellectual property, making him exceptionally well-suited to teach the practical application of civil law. A member of Lincoln’s Inn, Adil combines rigorous legal training with real courtroom experience, frequently appearing in the High Court and advising on high-value, multi-faceted cases.
What sets Adil apart as is his ability to simplify complex legal principles and translate them into practical, exam-focused understanding. Known for his meticulous preparation and structured argumentation, he brings real-world insight into the classroom, equipping students not just with knowledge, but with the analytical and advocacy skills required to excel. His experience in handling sensitive hearings, navigating intricate legal issues, and delivering strategic advice ensures that students benefit from a practitioner-led approach that bridges the gap between theory and practice.
“Maham very diligently and patiently represented my client in a financial remedy case who was very impressed by her.” — Alexandra Kenyon, Dickinson Parker Hill Solicitors
Barrister · St John’s Buildings, UK
Barrister Maham Qureshi is an academically distinguished and highly capable practitioner, bringing both intellectual rigour and practical insight to her work. She achieved a Distinction in both her BPTC and LLM from BPP Law School, alongside a First Class LLB (Hons) from the University of West London, an exceptional academic track record that reflects her depth of legal understanding. Maham was awarded the prestigious Terrence FitzGerald Scholarship by Middle Temple, as well as a BPTC Scholarship from BPP Law School, and further recognised with the Thomson Reuters Law Prize for outstanding academic performance. She is also an active member of the Northern Circuit and Women In The Law, demonstrating her continued engagement with the legal community.
In practice, Maham is known for her meticulous preparation, strong advocacy, and ability to navigate complex and sensitive legal matters with clarity and composure. She is frequently instructed on legally intricate cases, often involving detailed drafting, structured argumentation, and careful case analysis, skills that translate directly in teaching. As a legal professional, Maham adopts a clear, methodical, and results-oriented approach, breaking down complex legal principles into accessible and practical concepts. Her ability to combine strong academic grounding with real-world application enables her to approach legal issues with clarity and precision, while demonstrating the analytical and problem-solving skills required to perform at a high level in professional legal practice.
District Judge · Huddersfield County Court, UK
Judge Sufiyan Rana is a District Judge appointed by Her Majesty the Queen in December 2021, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales. He was formerly a barrister at St John’s Buildings, one of the UK’s leading sets of chambers, where he built a broad civil and commercial practice.
He is a Civil Law Tutor with the Judicial College, training judges in civil procedure, costs management, and digital case systems, and also serves as a judicial mentor and appraiser. Judge Rana is a member of the Judicial Appointments Commission’s selection panel and sits on the Online Procedure Rule (Sub) Committee, contributing to the development of procedures that integrate ADR and technology to enhance access to justice.
Internationally, he has trained members of the Albanian judiciary and collaborates with judicial bodies across jurisdictions. He also represents the District Judiciary of England and Wales at the European Network of Councils for the Judiciary (ENCJ), contributing to initiatives on digital justice and judicial standards.
Called to the Bar at Lincoln’s Inn in 1999, he previously practised as a Legal 500 barrister and accredited mediator in complex litigation. He holds an LL.M. in Alternative Dispute Resolution and is currently authoring a book on mediation and ADR.
