Philosophy

  • Although it is possible to prepare alone for these exams, this course will give you the edge by helping you to prepare better.
  • Just as you benefitted from good teaching during your law degree, Howtopassthebarexam believe that examination skills are teachable as well.
  • Course lecturers are practicing barristers and gifted teachers.

Enrol in the Bar Exam preparation course.

Course covers Ethics, Practice & Procedure and Evidence with a focus on exam technique. Places are limited and enrolments are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Peter Godkin
Course Mentor

Peter Godkin is a barrister specialising in criminal law and a member of 8 Windeyer Chambers. Before coming to the Bar, he taught for 16 years, later became a university lecturer in education, and served on the Board of Studies Examination Committee responsible for writing public examinations.

His experience as a teacher, examiner, and practising barrister gives him a strong understanding of how exams are designed, how they are assessed, and how candidates can perform effectively under exam conditions.

Teaching And Examination Experience

Before becoming a barrister, Peter had a long career in education. He taught for many years and later worked as a university lecturer in education. He was also a member of the Board of Studies Examination Committee, where he was part of a small team responsible for writing public examinations.

This background gave him a detailed understanding of how examinations are designed, how questions are written, and how exam papers are assessed. 

This experience later became the foundation for this Bar Exam preparation course.

Peter Godkin
Peter Godkin

Peter Godkin
Course Mentor

Peter Godkin is a barrister specialising in criminal law and a member of 8 Windeyer Chambers. Before coming to the Bar, he taught for 16 years, later became a university lecturer in education, and served on the Board of Studies Examination Committee responsible for writing public examinations.

His experience as a teacher, examiner, and practising barrister gives him a strong understanding of how exams are designed, how they are assessed, and how candidates can perform effectively under exam conditions.

Teaching And Examination Experience

Before becoming a barrister, Peter had a long career in education. He taught for many years and later worked as a university lecturer in education. He was also a member of the Board of Studies Examination Committee, where he was part of a small team responsible for writing public examinations.

This background gave him a detailed understanding of how examinations are designed, how questions are written, and how exam papers are assessed. 

This experience later became the foundation for this Bar Exam preparation course.

From Teaching To The Bar

Peter originally studied music and education and taught for many years, including time as Head of Music at SCEGGS Darlinghurst. After a successful teaching career, he decided to follow his long-standing interest in law and enrolled in law at university.

After completing his law degree, Peter began preparing for the Bar Exam while finishing his final university subject. He sat the Bar Exam shortly after finishing university, passed the exam, and was admitted as a lawyer soon after. 

He then went straight to the Bar.

Peter Godkin
Lecturer

Peter Godkin taught high school music for 16 years at Blacktown, Mt Druitt and SCEGGS Darlinghurst. He is an experienced university lecturer in education, and was previously a member of the Board of Studies Examination Committee for Music (a small group of five people responsible for writing the HSC music examination).

Peter is a Barrister specialising in criminal law. He was called to the bar in 2014 and is a member of 8 Windeyer Chambers.

Peter’s practice has a strong country NSW focus, where he often appears in Orange, Bathurst, Wagga, and other regional areas.

There was a depth understanding as to how exams are prepared and what examiners are looking for. This knowledge has been acclaimed by past students:

  • “One of the most exceptional teachers I’ve ever had in my life” P
  • “Great teacher – has time for the student.” MH
  • “Pete is an experienced and effective educator.” CJ

Kristy Marshall
Administrator

Kristy Marshall is a gifted administrator with outstanding people skills.
Previously Kristy worked as a music teacher in Auckland and Sydney, and as a children’s ministry coordinator for a Christian church in Sydney’s inner west. She is married to Jared and has four exuberant young children. Kristy will be happy to answer your questions!

Disclaimer
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