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    Where to study the PGDL?

    I'm currently looking to study the PGDL (PG Dip) in Northern Ireland, to then qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales ( and maybe NI). I wanted to ask if firms really care about where you study it? My options are to either study my PG Dip at either Queen's University Belfast or the...
  2. ggbj

    PGDL for non-law finalist aiming for a vacation scheme this summer?

    Hi, I am an international Chemistry student applying for solicitor vacation schemes. Do I have to register intent in taking the PGDL as a finalist non-law student? From what I know, since it is no longer a prerequisite to do the PGDL before sitting SQE, I don't have to actually do it? If...
  3. gdoug

    TC Holder preparing for PGDL

    Hello! I've just finished my English degree at Oxford, graduating with a First. I'm taking a year off before starting the PGDL at BPP (and then eventually joining Freshfields as a trainee solicitor). I've been living at home and working to save money for travelling, but I'd also like to...
  4. V

    Career Switcher - paralegal to TC route or direct to TC?

    Hi All, I have a BSc Biomedical Science (graduated 2016) and MSc Neuroscience (graduated 2018) and currently work in Research & Development in the public sector as a Senior Contracts Associate which involves drafting, reviewing and negotiating research contracts with universities, charities...
  5. K

    What do graduate career changers do for work during PGDL/SQE training before the actual training contract starts? -silly beginner question

    Hi all, please can you help me answer a potentially silly and obvious question but I cannot find the answer anywhere - IF (big if) I were to be successful for a training contract ( for example, Chance & Clifford etc), they say you have to have the PGDL and SQE finished before the Training...
    • katya007
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    • career change career changer pgdl sqe training training contract advice
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Discussion
  6. lawyer wannabe80@

    PDGL UoL or Law Conversion Course LLM BPP

    Hello, I'm new so idk if I'm even posting this right haha. I graduated with a 2:1 in professional policing which is not a law degree, after my gap yea, now I want to do a conversion course to become a solicitor. I'm stuck on which university to go to, BPP or UoL. I'm planning to do an online...
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    Regional PGDL courses and networking

    Hello! I have a bachelor's degree in law and two years of work experience (mostly logistics and insurance) in countries with non-common law. My main aim is to get a job in London and become a solicitor (might seem very banal, but that's it). My current plan is to apply for full-time...
  8. hungry_for_TC

    Self-funded PGDL, got 0.75 points off a distinction. Am I screwed?

    I anticipate some comments saying I should be proud of myself for getting a 69.25 on the PDGL, but I feel like that's a bit condescending given that so many people get distinctions. I know for a fact that I was undergoing some personal circumstances (like facing a potential eviction notice)...
  9. J

    PGDL at BPP - Reading List

    Hello, Recently started at BPP Manchester to study the PGDL course. They have delayed the start date of the course by a week and have not released the reading list or study materials for the course. Does anyone who has studied this course previously at BPP have access to the reading list or...
  10. D

    PgDL possible with degree from 2010

    Hello everyone. I've been scouring this forum for a couple of hours now and am therefore a bit embarrassed to post due to my query. However, for the most part this does seem like a safe space, so here goes: I graduated from UEA back in 2010 with a Ba (Hons) in Film & Media. My result was a 2:2...
  11. A

    Ulaw Bloomsbury or Moorgate, PGDL vs Ma Law SQE1

    Hi Everyone, I’m a career changer looking to do Law conversion and follow the SQE route at ULaw. I’m debating between MA Law SQE1 followed by SQE 2 prep course, or just doing the PGDL and apply training contracts to fund the SQE components/ do the LLM legal practice if I don’t get a training...
  12. L

    PGDL law foundations course info

    Hi! I‘m starting the law foundations course at BPP in September and was wondering when they typically send out information about textbooks, timetables, modules etc.- I know that knowing when I’ll find out doesn’t really matter that much, but somehow I‘ll feel more prepared 😄 does anyone who’s...
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    PGDL or MA Law?

    Hello everyone, I am undecided either to do a PGDL or a MA Law. Both of them are conversion courses. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these two courses, apart from the price? My goal is to do a conversion course and after that start preparing for the SQE1 exam. Thank you for all...
  14. AliShanWaryah

    Pgdl and fund

    I am a final year law student in Pakistan, doing my LL.B(Hons) with cgpa 3.42. After completion in june 2022, I am shifting in Uk to join my wife over there. So, I want to continue my law career there as a barrister. So far I have came to know that I need a GDL course to qualify for BVC/BPTC. I...
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    • bvc international students pgdl student finance university of law
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    • Forum: Applications
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    Unsure where I stand. LPC or SQE?

    I appreciate this may be a really niche situation. I have contacted the SRA, however I am still awaiting a reply. I am a non-law graduate who works at a law firm (currently on maternity leave). Back in July 2021 I secured a training contract and I am in a very privileged position as my employer...
  16. E

    Need help in choosing GDL/PGDL Providers

    Hello everyone! I would appreciate any insight or advice from anyone, I still can’t choose a provider after doing a lot of research. I received offers from UoL, BPP, and City University of London, and I’m aiming to become a solicitor. For UoL and City, I received offers for their GDL/PGDL...
  17. Francesca Catenacci

    PGDL at BPP vs GDL UoLaw (January vs September)

    Hi all! Apologies in advance for a confusing/long post. I received an offer to study the GDL at the University of Law, both in September 2021 and January 2022 (I can choose), and to do the PGDL at BPP (Jan 2022). I have a few questions. Considering I do want to qualify as a solicitor, and...
  18. J

    Winter Vacation Schemes during the GDL

    Hi, I'm starting the PGDL in sept at BPP and have not yet secured a training contract so will need to be applying to places next cycle. I was wondering how doable a winter VS is during the gdl, is there enough time? does it clash with winter exams? I'm concerned as the timetable, I have seen...
    • Jooooopp7
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    • gdl; non-law graduate; self-fund; lpc; bpp pgdl winter vacation scheme
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Discussion
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    Do law firms have a preference re: the GDL or an MA Law ?

    Hi, Posting this here as I would appreciate insight from those who know more about how law firms recruit than I do. I'm a graduate who's interested in a law conversion, and I've just got off the phone from some of the University of Law's salespeople who have told me that law firms have no...
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