Telford,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
LPC Legal Practice Course in Wolverhampton United Kingdom | University of Wolverhampton
University of Wolverhampton
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Wolverhampton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,950
(c. USD21,360.4)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Legal Practice Course (LPC) is designed to equip you with the necessary skills for working as a trainee solicitor while establishing a strong base for your future legal career. Available in both full-time and part-time formats, this program serves as a crucial vocational step for law graduates or Chartered Institute of Legal Executives members who've finished their academic legal training. Completing Stage One alone grants a Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Practice, while finishing both stages awards the full Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice. The curriculum focuses on cultivating essential skills for legal careers and must be completed before starting a training contract. Key Features of This Program The Legal Practice Course (LPC) provides comprehensive preparation for trainee solicitors while building a robust foundation for professional practice. Wolverhampton Law School's LPC offers specialized pathways for students pursuing either general or commercial legal practice, culminating in a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Career Opportunities While primarily preparing students for trainee solicitor roles, the LPC also develops transferable skills valuable in business, finance, and banking sectors requiring legal knowledge. Graduates may also advance to the University's Professional Practice Master's program, earning an LLM qualification.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students must hold a law degree approved by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (“SRA”), or have passed either the Common Professional Examination / Graduate Diploma in Law or have otherwise satisfied the academic stage of training as required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.   Applicants are currently no longer required to enrol as a student member of the SRA. Applicants have a duty, however, to declare any character issues that could affect their suitability to practice as solicitors to the SRA. Students should check the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s guidance for the most up to date information and guidance on what constitutes a character issue and any requirements for student enrolment.   Students who have completed Stage 1 of the LPC at another LPC provider may apply for Stage 2 or part of Stage 2 and will be usually be accepted subject to places being available.   In addition, students are required to obtain a copy of the training regulations from the Solicitors Regulation Authority as early as possible.   Students should also have a good standard of written and spoken English. IELTS 6.0 no component less than 5.5, TOEFL Overall Score of 60 with no component score less than 20.
Tuition
GBP
15,950