the course provides comprehensive training in key legal competencies such as advocacy, civil and criminal litigation, evidence, sentencing, professional ethics, and legal research. you can specialise further by choosing elective modules and completing a practice-focussed article or clinical legal education project. you will learn how to advise and represent a range of clients and prepare for the demands of a career at the bar through this rigorous course designed to reflect the work of the modern bar. we provide a supportive study environment, where you are taught in small groups by legal practitioners who are also trained teachers. you will have full access to our specialist law library, teaching spaces specifically-designed to train legal practitioners and extensive student support facilities. you can enhance your studies by undertaking extra-curricular activities such as mooting and gaining real-world legal experience through volunteering with our lawirl programme. as soon as you accept your offer, you will be able to access our pupillage advice service for those planning a career at the bar. city st george’s pupillage advice service (pas) gives you access to our extensive links with chambers and the opportunity to attend a range of networking events, as well as obtaining advice from both staff and legal practitioners on completing pupillage applications and preparation for pupillage interviews, including mock interviews. you will have access to a wide range of support to help you reach your full potential. the city st george’s law school has been awarded the bar council’s wellbeing certificate of recognition for our commitment to the wellbeing of our students.