Program Overview

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US Bar Preparation Course Online

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course, however, there are eligibility requirements to sit the Bar Exam. Please ensure you are eligible to sit the exam before booking the course.

Locations

Online

Study Mode Options

Part-time or Part-time Online

Next Start Date

July 2025

Is This Course Right for You?

To find out if you are eligible to sit this exam, visit our Qualifying as an attorney page.

Course Details

US Bar Preparation Course

Our US Bar Preparation Course has been designed to prepare you for either the New York or California Bar Exam. You’ll cover a range of core topics and have the choice to specialise in either state’s legislation, depending on eligibility.

The course has been developed in partnership with Themis, one of the largest US Bar exam preparation providers.

Why Choose to Study the US Bar Preparation Course?

• You’ll be able to enhance your employability by gaining an international qualification and developing a wider scope of knowledge to benefit your professional development.
• Receive unparalleled student support with our bespoke workshops, created to help bridge the gap between the legislation of the country you are qualified in and US law.
• You can feel confident in passing the Bar, as we’ll provide you with access to an online portal containing lectures, past papers, and additional resources.
• Enjoy flexibility - We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. That’s why our US Bar Preparation Course is delivered part-time online to provide you with the greatest flexibility you need to succeed in your studies.
• Our online programmes will save you the time and money on commuting to and from campus and allow you to study anywhere, across devices, however you can be reassured that the course won’t be compromised on quality or be less demanding than our on campus courses.
• No visas are required to study the course, making it easier than ever to study for the US Bar.
• We offer the most affordable US Bar Preparation Course in the UK for non-US graduates and lawyers.

Course Structure

Modules

All students will be required to study the core modules. You will have the option to specialise and study for either the New York or California Bar.

• Core modules:
  • Tort (Torts)
  • Contract Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Real Property (Land)
  • Civil Procedure
  • Evidence
  • Constitutional Law
• New York modules:
  • Agency and Partnership
  • Corporations
  • Conflict of Laws
  • Family Law
  • Trusts and Secured Transactions
• California modules:
  • Business Associations
  • Community Property
  • Professional Responsibility
  • Remedies
  • Trusts and Succession

Course Start Dates

May 2025 – July 2025 Part-time: Online

This course prepares you for the February 2026 Bar Exam and runs over a period of nine months, starting on Thursday 15 May 2025. It takes around 12-15 hours of study per week, but it is completely flexible, so you can adapt your studies around your personal and professional commitments and study at your own pace. The enrolment deadline for this course is Thursday 31 July 2025, but please note that the later you start the course, the higher the weekly study hours you will need to devote to catch up.

September 2025 – November 2025 Part-time: Online

This course prepares you for the July 2026 Bar Exam and runs over a period of nine months, starting on Monday 1 September 2025. It takes around 12-15 hours of study per week, but it is completely flexible, so you can adapt your studies around your personal and professional commitments and study at your own pace. The enrolment deadline for this course is Friday 28 November 2025, but please note that the later you start the course, the higher the weekly study hours you will need to devote to catch up.

May 2026 – July 2026 Part-time: Online

This course prepares you for the February 2027 Bar Exam and runs over a period of nine months, starting on Tuesday 5 May 2025. It takes around 12-15 hours of study per week, but it is completely flexible, so you can adapt your studies around your personal and professional commitments and study at your own pace. The enrolment deadline for this course is Friday 31 July 2026, but please note that the later you start the course, the higher the weekly study hours you will need to devote to catch up.

Course Information

Course Dates

The exams for the California and New York Bars are always on the last Tuesday and Wednesday of February and March. We allow students to start the course between 7 and 10 months before the exam so there is a 3-month window in which you can apply and start studying our US Bar Preparation Course. Please note that the later you start the course, the higher the weekly study hours you will need to devote to catch up.

Assessment

There is no formal assessment for this course, and it does not lead to an academic award.

The Bar Exam will be held externally by the California Bar and the New York State Board of Law Examiners (NYSBOLE) in conjunction with the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE).

New from February 2025

The Supreme Court of California has now approved that the California Bar Exam can be taking remotely, so you'll no longer be required to travel to California to sit the exams.

For details on how to register your eligibility to sit the exam, book, receive assessment results and request any reasonable adjustments, please visit the NYSBOLE or California Bar website:

• To sit the New York Bar Exam
• To sit the California Bar Exam

There are three assessments taken over two consecutive days. The exam formats vary slightly, depending on if you wish to take the New York or California Bar exam, but follows the same structure:

Day 1:

• Multistate Essay Exam - consisting of a number of questions to test your ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Multistate Performance Test - consisting of tasks to test fundamental skills required as an attorney.

Day 2:

• Multistate Bar Exam (MBE) – a multiple choice exam covering Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts.

For further information about your eligibility to sit the exam, please see our Qualifying as an attorney page.

Fees and Booking

How to Book

You can apply for this course directly with the University.

Fees

2024/25 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2024)

Online: £4,550

2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025)

Online: £4,800

If you’re a ULaw alumnus, you may be eligible to receive our £250 US Bar Preparation Course Discount.

International

We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.