LOL@others' comment. They obviously don't know what you are asking about.

My classmate was 28 when he took the BPTC. I also have classmates who was 40.

You can ask me anything. I will answer you the best I can.

it's either distinction or commendation but you have clarify with the university itself. same like degree, the minimum requirement is 2:2 but most universities will not take you in unless they still have slots, they will consider 1st class or 2nd upper first.

the minimum requirement:
1. completed your academic stage;
2. obtained a 2:2 class degree or higher; <- as explained above
3. been admitted as a student member of one of the four Inns of Court;
4. satisfied the English language requirement; and <- if you get 1st class or 2nd upper class honour degree from the UK, you automatically fulfill this requirement, if not, you have to take IELTS or other english test
5. passed the Bar Aptitude test. <- if you have common sense and critical thinking skill, you will pass. it's not that hard.

as i already said before, i have a friend who is now practising in malaysia. he took HR degree, GDL, then BPTC

all universities are the same, don't need to bother with university rankings regarding BPTC because oxbridge don't offer them. the best university you could go is Cardiff. anyway, i took my degree and BPTC in northumbria. the weather is nice, the people is nice, everything you need is within walking distance. the best thing is, the library is open 24/7. other universities don't offer this. northumbria offers GDL as well. they have a regional office at midvalley too, u can go and consult them. also, if u take GDL in northumbria, the BPTC entry requirement will be minimal because you are an alumni and you can also take alumni discount on tuition fee.

anymore question? feel free to ask.