lpc

  1. F

    LPC with 'top-up masters'

    Hi! I'm about halfway through my LPC course and have the option of doing a top-up masters with BPP. Options are 'Commercial Legal Practice / Professional Legal Practice'. Currently, I don't have a TC so am wondering if its worth doing, and whether recruiters actually value it?
  2. DonnieDarko

    Accelerated LPC Experience (esp in Covid)

    I’m due to start the accelerated LPC soon and was wondering if any future trainees could shed light on their experiences? I’m interested in more general feedback, how to found the workload etc. But also from those completing the course during Covid. Some of the reports about BPP are worrying...
  3. Asmee DC

    LPC LLM suggestions

    Hello! I'm doing the LPC LLM at BPP this upcoming September and would love any insight/suggestions on which LLM option I should undertake. The firm I have a TC with is sponsoring me but they have no preference as to which LLM route I take. BPP offers 2 options: 1.LLM Commercial Legal...
  4. C

    GDL vs SQE?

    Hi all, I have a MAJOR career conundrum. So sorry in advance for the long post but it is giving me a big headache and I would be so grateful for some advice from you lovely people. I am a non-law graduate, having left university two years ago, and I am now in full-time work. I have a good job...
  5. F

    BPP or University of Law for LPC?

    Hi all, Wondering if anyone would be able to advise on a few specific set of questions I have regarding these to London LPC providers. I did the GDL at BPP Waterloo and achieved a distinction in 2019/20 (open book examinations resulting from Covid-19). When it comes to choosing my now LPC...
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    Online BPP LPC/GDL- Will you still move?

    BPP unlike ULaw have decided that for Sept 2020 ; all their courses will begin online virtually. For any future trainees or LPC/GDL'ers are you considering still moving to London/or the city of your course? Or are you planning on just staying at home as the course will be online? As I'm so...
  7. Erica

    Online LPC at the University of Law?

    Im wondering whether anyone has any experience doing the online LPC with the University of Law? I am considering this as a potential option as it is much cheaper than the full time in person LPC, and I might need to self-fund my LPC as the firms I want to apply to generally can’t sponsor. I’ve...
  8. L

    July 2020 LPC intake

    Hi Has anyone due to start their LPC in July at Ulaw had any updates on whether it’s likely to be online or in person? Is it likely that we will be able to attend uni as normal in July? Thanks
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    Which LPC? BPP or University of Law?

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    LPC Exams - Resits

    Hi guys, I’m just helping a friend of mine. He studied the LPC in September 2018 at Ulaw. He managed to pass all his subjects at 1st attempt with distinctions. Unfortunately, he failed two of his elective modules. During those exams he went through a lot due to funeral/bereavement. However, he...
  12. Asmee DC

    LLB for Graduates Student- need advice ASAP!!

    Hi, I am currently going into my second year at the University of Birmingham of the LLB for Graduates program (2 years instead of 3 years to get a law degree), as I already have an undergraduate degree. I'm also an international student from Canada looking to start my career as a solicitor in...
  13. Matthew Ashikhin

    Retrospective Funding

    Good day, I had a look around google and the forum to see if there was some comprehensive list of firms that fund the LPC (and perhaps even GDL) retrospectively, but I couldnt find one. I found that DWF Edwin Coe DLA Nabarro (up to 50%) Osborne Clarke (if you have completed less than half of...
  14. A

    What are the disadvantages of self-funding the LPC?

    Hey :) I am looking to start my LPC (LLM) this September hopefully! And I just wanted some advice on whether there are any disadvantages to this? Apart from having to pay for it lol I have applied to a few VS and been able to get through to video interviews/ ACs but unfortunately have not...

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