London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice in London United Kingdom | University of Westminster
University of Westminster
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London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
13,500
(c. USD18,038.3)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
To pursue a career as a solicitor in England and Wales, the Legal Practice Course (LPC) continues to be an excellent option for those holding a Qualifying Law Degree or Graduate Diploma in Law. Upon completing the course, you can qualify through the conventional training contract route or alternatively via the Solicitors Qualifying Examination pathway by obtaining exemption from SQE1 and replacing the training contract with qualifying work experience. Discover more about the advantages of the Legal Practice Course and alternative qualification routes on our LPC FAQ page. Westminster Law School boasts a strong tradition in solicitors' vocational education, providing you with essential skills and knowledge for modern legal practice. Career Opportunities After completing the program, you'll have access to dual qualification routes – either pursuing a training contract or taking the Solicitor's Qualifying Exam (SQE). Professional Roles This course prepares you for various legal positions such as: Solicitor Paralegal Compliance and Due Diligence Specialist Asset Management Professional Corporate Secretary Employment Prospects Graduates have secured positions with notable organizations including: Freeman Solicitors Imperium Chambers Leigh Day Russell Cooke Sternberg Reed
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2). Qualifying Law degree or non-law degree followed by Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) Level 6 qualification. Students must have covered the following seven law topics: Constitutional and Administrative Law, The Law Contract, Equity and Trusts, EU Law, Land Law (Property Law) or Law or Torts. If you have previously studied the Bar Vocational Course (BVC) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) within last five years, you may be eligible for exemptions. Due to recent changes to Solicitor Regulation Authority (SRA) regulations, it is important that you have met SRA education and training requirements for the purpose of the LPC before you enrol on the course. If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in all components. TOEFL 88 overall with a minimum of 17 in Listening, 21 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
Tuition
GBP
13,500