The Bar Transfer Test (BTT) is a professional qualification route that allows experienced lawyers from other jurisdictions to qualify as barristers in England and Wales without completing the full UK legal education pathway. The BTT upholds the highest standards of legal competence, ensuring that only those who meet the Bar’s rigorous ethical, advocacy, and legal criteria are Called to the Bar. This pathway safeguards public trust, supports the rule of law, and opens doors for global legal professionals to join a diverse, competitive, and effective Bar.