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Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) Syllabus

Aptitude test that must be passed before enrolling on a Bar training course to become a barrister. The full Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) syllabus: 7 subjects, 23 chapters, 84 topics and 92 sub-topics, with 355 flashcards written against it.

7Subjects
23Chapters
84Topics
92Sub-topics
355Flashcards

Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) subjects

Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) has 7 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

The BCAT and Watson Glaser Framework

3 chapters · 13 topics · 28 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Purpose and Role of the BCAT · 4 topics
  2. The Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal · 4 topics
  3. Test Format and Mechanics · 5 topics

Inference

3 chapters · 11 topics · 15 sub-topics · 52 flashcards

  1. Concept of an Inference · 3 topics
  2. Calibrating Degrees of Probability · 4 topics
  3. Avoiding Inference Traps · 4 topics

Recognition of Assumptions

3 chapters · 10 topics · 11 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Nature of Assumptions · 3 topics
  2. Testing Whether an Assumption Is Made · 3 topics
  3. Common Assumption Errors · 4 topics

Deduction

3 chapters · 10 topics · 11 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Principles of Deductive Reasoning · 3 topics
  2. Logical Structures in Deduction · 3 topics
  3. Deduction Pitfalls · 4 topics

Interpretation and Evaluation of Arguments

3 chapters · 12 topics · 13 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Interpretation · 4 topics
  2. Evaluation of Arguments · 4 topics
  3. Recognising Weak Argument Patterns · 4 topics

Critical Reasoning Foundations

4 chapters · 14 topics · 6 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Anatomy of an Argument · 3 topics
  2. Language Precision and Reading Discipline · 4 topics
  3. Common Reasoning Fallacies · 4 topics
  4. Reasoning Skills for Legal Practice · 3 topics

Test Preparation and Exam Strategy

4 chapters · 14 topics · 8 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Building a Study Plan · 3 topics
  2. In-Test Technique · 4 topics
  3. Mindset and Common Mistakes · 3 topics
  4. Logistics, Accommodations, and Results · 4 topics

Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) flashcards

355 question-and-answer cards across 7 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) syllabus?

Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) covers 7 subjects: The BCAT and Watson Glaser Framework, Inference, Recognition of Assumptions, Deduction, Interpretation and Evaluation of Arguments, Critical Reasoning Foundations and Test Preparation and Exam Strategy.

How many chapters and topics are in the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) syllabus?

23 chapters and 84 topics, broken down further into 92 sub-topics, across 7 subjects. Critical Reasoning Foundations is the largest subject, with 14 topics in 4 chapters.

Are there Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) flashcards?

Yes — 355 question-and-answer flashcards in 7 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

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