BTT Sample Questions & Practice Scenarios

The Bar Transfer Test (BTT) is designed to assess your ability to apply legal principles and practical advocacy skills at the standard expected of a barrister in England and Wales. At QualifyMe Legal, we provide extensive practice materials and mock assessments that mirror real BTT exam conditions — helping you gain the confidence and competence to succeed. Below are a few sample questions and scenarios to illustrate the kind of preparation you’ll receive in our training programmes.

Sample BTT Knowledge-Based Questions

Question 1 – Criminal Litigation:
During a Crown Court trial, the prosecution fails to disclose key evidence that may support the defence’s case. Which of the following best describes the defence’s rights under the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996?
A) The defence has no recourse once the trial begins.
B) The defence may request disclosure and apply to adjourn proceedings if necessary.
C) The prosecution can choose whether or not to disclose depending on relevance.
D) The judge automatically orders an acquittal.
✅ Correct Answer: B – The defence has a right to disclosure and may seek an adjournment to ensure fairness.

Question 2 – Civil Litigation:
A claimant files a personal injury claim but serves the particulars of claim one day late. What is the most appropriate procedural step?
A) The claim is automatically struck out.
B) The claimant may apply for relief from sanctions under the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) 3.9.
C) The defendant must accept late service without objection.
D) The court must dismiss the case.
✅ Correct Answer: B – The claimant may seek relief from sanctions; the court has discretion under CPR 3.9.

Question 3 – Professional Ethics:
A barrister is offered a substantial gift by a grateful client after winning a complex case. What should the barrister do in accordance with the Bar Standards Board Handbook?
A) Accept the gift as a token of appreciation.
B) Accept it only if declared to chambers.
C) Politely decline and explain professional conduct obligations.
D) Request the client to pay it as a “bonus fee.”
✅ Correct Answer: C – A barrister must avoid any appearance of impropriety and decline gifts that may compromise independence.

Sample BTT Practical Scenarios

Scenario 1 – Advocacy:
You are instructed to represent a client at a bail hearing. The client has been charged with burglary and has previous convictions for theft. Prepare a short oral submission arguing for bail, addressing the Bail Act 1976 criteria and proposing suitable conditions to mitigate flight risk.

Scenario 2 – Legal Writing:
Draft a concise written opinion advising whether a claimant in a defamation case has a reasonable chance of success, considering the defences of truth, honest opinion, and public interest under the Defamation Act 2013.

Scenario 3 – Drafting:
Prepare a skeleton argument for a summary judgment application in a breach of contract claim, outlining the key issues, relevant law, and supporting authorities.

Master the BTT with Expert Support

Our BTT training modules, mock assessments, and feedback sessions are developed by experienced barristers to ensure you understand both the substantive law and practical courtroom skills tested in the exam. With QualifyMe Legal, you’ll gain hands-on experience through advocacy practice, legal drafting workshops, and ethics simulations — all designed to build your confidence and prepare you to qualify as a barrister in England and Wales.

At QualifyMe Legal, we don’t just help you pass the BTT — we help you perform like a barrister from day one.