Summary Information
The course bridges the gap between the academic study of the law and the vocational stage of training; it is the qualifying examination for entry to the solicitors’ profession; all LPCs in England are regulated and graded by the Solicitors' Regulation Authority (SRA) to ensure the programmes meet the needs of Practice; the compulsory subjects and skills taught on the LPC are prescribed by the Law Society ensuring students cover all the necessary material.
Entry requirements
Students are required either a qualifying law degree (e.g. an LLB from a University in England or Wales) or a graduate diploma in law/common professional examination.
Course modules
The course includes the following 4 elements: Core/pervasive areas: professional conduct and client care (including solicitors’ accounts and financial services act); taxation, probate and tax planning; European Union law and human rights; skills areas: practical legal research; document drafting; advocacy; interviewing and advising; compulsory areas: litigation; business law and practice; property law and practice; students choose 3 from a variety of private and corporate client areas: personal injury and clinical negligence; commercial property; commercial law and practice; employment law; family law; private client, immigration and welfare law.
Qualifications
| Qualification | Study Mode | Fees | Duration |
| PgDip | full-time | - | 1 years |
| PgDip | part-time | - | 2 years |
