Bar Transfer Course (BTC)
For advocates of the High Court of Kenya
Kenyan advocacy — from the magistracy to the Court of Appeal — is common-law practice through and through. Your admission as an advocate and the appearances behind it are exactly what this route builds on.
You stay in practice throughout. Study is online, arranged around practitioners' hours — Milimani in the morning, coursework in the evening, from Nairobi, Mombasa, or upcountry.
The United Kingdom is for fixed milestones only: the assessments, the ten Qualifying Sessions with your Inn, and Call. We help you compress them into trips your practice can carry.
Three or more years of audience before Kenyan courts is the strongest route's home ground — check yours in two minutes.
The paperwork, in Kenya terms
Every BSB document — and where you get it in Kenya
The BSB's document list is written in UK terminology. Here is what each item is called in Kenya, and which body issues it — so you never have to guess which local document matches which requirement.
BSB asks for
Certificate of Good Standing
From each regulator or professional body you are regulated by or registered with. An admission certificate is not accepted as a replacement.
In Kenya, that means
Certificate of Good Standing from the Law Society of Kenya
From: The Law Society of Kenya
Your certificate of admission is an admission document — the BSB needs the LSK's current good-standing certificate alongside it, not instead of it.
BSB asks for
Certificate(s) of recognition of rights of audience
Evidence of the rights of audience you hold. Confirmation of completing rights assessments with a training provider is not sufficient on its own.
In Kenya, that means
Evidence of admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with your current annual Practising Certificate
From: Admission by the Chief Justice, with the Roll of Advocates held by the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary — which also issues the annual Practising Certificate (ss. 22–24, Advocates Act); you apply through the Law Society of Kenya, and holding the certificate makes you an LSK member
BSB asks for
Chronological CV
Educational qualifications and employment history, with the job title and a list of duties for each role.
In Kenya, that means
Chronological CV
From: Prepared by you
Include your admission date and number, firm history, and courts appeared before, with duties per role.
BSB asks for
Certificates & transcripts of formal qualifications
From undergraduate degree level onwards — academic, vocational and professional awards. Transcripts must show modules studied, marks obtained, overall classification or grade, and dates of study.
In Kenya, that means
LL.B. degree certificate + transcripts, and your Kenya School of Law (Advocates Training Programme) record
From: Your university; the Kenya School of Law / Council of Legal Education
Transcripts must show units, marks, classification, and dates — request them from the registrar, not just the graduation certificate.
BSB asks for
Certified English translations
Required for any document not originally produced in English.
In Kenya, that means
Certified English translations — rarely needed, as Kenyan legal and academic documents issue in English
From: A certified translator, only for any non-English document
BSB asks for
Case list (where applicable)
Significant criminal and/or civil cases where you appeared as an advocate, emphasising cases you led on your feet. A separate document, preferably tabular: case title/number/citation, court or tribunal, month(s)/year(s) heard, a short summary and outcome, and your role (leading, assisting). Confirmation from the court or a supervisor's co-signature is recommended where possible.
In Kenya, that means
Tabular list of significant matters you argued
From: Compiled by you from court records
Use the eKLR citation where reported; state the court and whether you appeared alone, led, or assisted.
BSB asks for
Reference / experience letters
Letters from referees who can speak to your legal experience and practice.
In Kenya, that means
Reference letters from senior counsel or judges who know your advocacy
From: Senior Counsel, principals, or judicial officers
Local names and issuing bodies were checked against Kenya's own regulators and statutes — verify them yourself below. Regulators change their processes, so once you apply, your advisor confirms the exact list for your profile before you request anything.
What the route costs
Blackstone tuition
$2,100
$2,100 total — 10 monthly installments of $210
UK regulatory fees — paid directly to UK bodies
- BSB Transferring Qualified Lawyer application£1,810
- Lincoln's Inn admission (transferring lawyer)£500
- Call to the Bar£110
- Bar Transfer Test assessmentsset by BPP — confirm current rates
Indicative travel
You'll need to be in the UK for your assessments, for the 10 Qualifying Sessions every transferring lawyer completes with the Inn, and for your Call to the Bar. Budget your own airfare and stay — we'll help you group these into as few trips as the Inn's calendar allows.
$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 — 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 — 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, Lincoln's Inn, and BPP. They are set by those bodies and subject to change — figures verified July 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 Lincoln's 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.
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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