The Legal Practice Course (LPC) is a one year course when taken full time, or two years when taken part time.
As the name of the course implies, the LPC is a practical course which is designed to prepare students for their training contract and beyond. The course builds on the theoretical background gained by a student who has already passed either an undergraduate degree in legal studies or who has passed the GDL. The cost of the LPC can vary greatly, costing up to £10,000.
Those who wish to become barristers will take the BVC after having completed an undergraduate degree in law or the GDL.
Some firms will provide sponsorship for the LPC for those students to whom they have offered training contracts. Students who do not have a training contract must provide finance for the course themselves. Once the student has already provided the funds for the LPC or the GDL most firms will not reimburse the student for their costs. However, you may wish to check this with your firm, should you be offered a place while you are studying the LPC.
The modules studied in the LPC can vary a little, but in general, the initial modules you may take will consist of:
- Accounts
- Advocacy
- Drafting
- Financial Services
- Interviewing and Advising
- Legal Drafting
- Legal Writing
- Practical Legal Research
- Probate
- Professional Conduct
- Revenue
- Business Law and Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Criminal Litigation
- Property Law and Practice |
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Additional modules which build on this knowledge will be taken as well. You may wish to check with each LPC provider as to which modules they offer.
http://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/LPC.aspx has some very useful information on taking the LPC.
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