pgdl

  1. 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)...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. C

    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...
  7. 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...
  8. L

    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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
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  12. L

    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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