Fees and Funding

ICCA Bar Course Fees

The ICCA ia a not-for-profit Bar training provider. We set our fees at the lowest sustainable level consistent with providing high-quality education and skills training.

The total fee you pay depends on the specific Part One and Part Two courses on which you enrol. Fees are charged separately for each part of the course and are based on your individual progression pathway.

The ICCA Bar Course fee includes BSB fees, textbooks and legal research resources.

On this page you will find:

• Part One fees
• Part Two fees
• example total fees for common pathways
• payment information
• funding options, including scholarships, bursaries and loans
• information about hardship support

Course fees for 2027/28 will be advertised in September 2026.

Fees at a glance

Part One

 Part Two

Example total fees 

Your total ICCA Bar Course fee is the combined cost of your Part One and Part Two courses.

Your individual fee depends on the specific Part One and Part Two courses on which you enrol. If you step off your designated pathway, the fees due may change. Your fees will be confirmed during enrolment.

Examples of total fees are set out below:

When fees are payable

Payment for each part of the course is made only when you enrol for that part.

This means:

• you pay the Part One fee when you enrol on Part One
• you pay the Part Two fee when you enrol on Part Two
• students who do not enrol on Part Two are not liable for Part Two fees
• flexible payment options are available for Part Two
• no deposit is required
• there are no hidden administration fees

BSB Levy

The Bar Standards Board charges AETOs providing training for the academic and vocational (integrated) or vocational components a fee of £705 per person for initial authorisation and, in subsequent years,  a per-student charge for each intake of students for authorisation to deliver the vocational component of training and to cover their operational and ongoing costs. Where the vocational component is split into two parts, as in the four-step pathway outlined in the Authorisation Framework (i.e. like the ICCA Bar Course), this per-person fee was split (pre-Sept 2025) into £470 for Part One and £235 for Part Two of the vocational component.

• From September 2025, the per student fee changed to £840 and where the vocational component is split into two parts, £560 for part one and £280 for part two.
• From September 2026, the per student fee will be £1,190, and where the vocational component is split into two parts it will be £793 for part one and £397 for part two.

This BSB levy is included in the ICCA Bar Course fees set out above.

Funding your Bar training

Paying for Bar training is an important issue for many students. Below we have included a number of typical sources of funding that many students have relied upon to enable them to train for the Bar.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Inns’ Scholarships

The Inns of Court provide substantial scholarship funding for Bar training. These scholarships are available to students regardless of where they choose to complete their Bar training.

Applications are made directly to the Inns.

You can find more information about scholarships and application deadlines here:

• Gray’s Inn Scholarships
• Lincoln’s Inn Scholarships
• Inner Temple Scholarships
• Middle Temple Scholarships

You may also wish to read the Bar Council Guide to Funding and Scholarships.

Typically, the scholarship application deadline for Bar training course scholarships is early November in the year preceding course commencement. As such, if you are planning on starting a Bar training course in September 2027 you should apply for your scholarship by early November 2026.

Inns scholarships can assist in a variety of circumstances and can include residential scholarships which are of considerable assistance when taking into account your general living expenses.

ICCA Bursaries

Applicants to the ICCA Bar course are eligible to apply for a bursary towards their fees under the ICCA’s Bursary Scheme sponsored by The Chancery Bar Association and the Commercial Bar Association.

Commercial Loans

Loans are another method by which students can seek to fund their Bar Course fees. Loans are available from banks and other commercial organisations, as well as from the government. Students considering any loan should check the terms carefully and satisfy themselves that the loan is suitable for their circumstances.

Lendwise

Lendwise is a specialist UK-based private student loan provider for students who are looking to fund their postgraduate studies at leading universities and business schools. UK residents (any nationality) are eligible and all other nationalities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Students who are approved for a Lendwise loan will have access to an interest rate which is fixed for the entire duration of the loan. The interest rate offered will depend on the overall applicant profile and the application process is entirely online. Applications are made directly through Lendwise, and any decision to lend is taken by them based on their own criteria. The Inns of Court College of Advocacy is not involved in that process and does not receive any payment or commission in relation to student applications.

Further information is available on the Lendwise website.

Taking out a loan is a significant financial commitment. You should ensure that you:

• Understand the terms and conditions of any borrowing
• Consider how repayments will be managed after the course
• Explore alternative sources of funding where available (including Inns of Court scholarships and ICCA Bursaries)

The Inns of Court College of Advocacy does not specifically endorse or recommend any lender or product mentioned on this page. You should check the third-party websites for the most detailed and up-to-date information and always ensure that a particular loan product is suitable for you, seeking independent professional advice if needed.

UK Government Loans

Please note that the ICCA does not provide an LLM option for the ICCA Bar Course and, as such, the ICCA Bar Course does not attract government Master’s loan funding.

Employment

Many students continue working during Part One of their Bar training course, if they choose to take a flexible route and not follow the shorter guided pathway.

The ICCA Bar Course provides flexibility on Part One, allowing students to either follow a guided pathway over 12-14 weeks or to take a longer and more flexible approach to allow for work or other responsibilities, such as caring for children.

Part Two is an intensive full-time course in London for 17 weeks (March start) or 19 weeks (September start) for which there is an attendance requirement for timetabled classes. Please bear this in mind when planning your finances and living arrangements.

Hardship Fund

The ICCA recognises that that students can face a wide range of financial difficulties and concerns, and has a Hardship Fund in place available for students who find themselves in unexpected financial difficulties during their studies.

Full information about the fund can be found in the Hardship Fund policy.