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Can I continue my current career if I accept an offer for Training Contract commencing in 2022/23?
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<blockquote data-quote="Camilla" data-source="post: 36413" data-attributes="member: 2130"><p>Hi Hollie</p><p></p><p>The GDL and the LPC are both year long courses, unless you do the accelerated LPC which is about 6 months long I believe.</p><p></p><p>I haven't studied either, but I think it would be difficult to work full time until your TC starts as the courses are pretty full on from my understanding. Also, I expect you would have to attend classes between 9-5, although this might depend on your provider and timetable.</p><p></p><p>If you are funding the GDL/LPC yourself, you might be able to study online as you would then have the flexibility to study around your full-time job. However, even if you could logistically fit your classes around your 9-5 job, I still think it would be tough to manage both. The full-time LPC requires about 45 hours studying per week. I think most people would struggle with that + 37.5 hours working + commuting.</p><p></p><p>If you are concerned about giving up your job because of financial reasons, I would suggest applying to firms that pay course fees and provide a maintenance grant. This probably wont be enough to pay for everything if you are living in London and paying rent/mortgage, but at least it is something to take the pressure off.</p><p></p><p>Everything I have said relates to the current system. As this is the last year for the GDL, I don't know if what I have said will continue to be relevant for the SQE, but I think its likely the SQE will also be full on in terms of time commitment required.</p><p></p><p>I'm in a similar situation to you as I am changing careers (also work in Canary Wharf!), although I studied law at undergrad back in 2009. I secured a TC recently and asked to study the LPC part time over the next two years which the firm has agreed to (I don't think all firms provide this option if they are funding). This means I can continue to work until I start my TC in 2022.</p><p></p><p>I hope that helps!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Camilla, post: 36413, member: 2130"] Hi Hollie The GDL and the LPC are both year long courses, unless you do the accelerated LPC which is about 6 months long I believe. I haven't studied either, but I think it would be difficult to work full time until your TC starts as the courses are pretty full on from my understanding. Also, I expect you would have to attend classes between 9-5, although this might depend on your provider and timetable. If you are funding the GDL/LPC yourself, you might be able to study online as you would then have the flexibility to study around your full-time job. However, even if you could logistically fit your classes around your 9-5 job, I still think it would be tough to manage both. The full-time LPC requires about 45 hours studying per week. I think most people would struggle with that + 37.5 hours working + commuting. If you are concerned about giving up your job because of financial reasons, I would suggest applying to firms that pay course fees and provide a maintenance grant. This probably wont be enough to pay for everything if you are living in London and paying rent/mortgage, but at least it is something to take the pressure off. Everything I have said relates to the current system. As this is the last year for the GDL, I don't know if what I have said will continue to be relevant for the SQE, but I think its likely the SQE will also be full on in terms of time commitment required. I'm in a similar situation to you as I am changing careers (also work in Canary Wharf!), although I studied law at undergrad back in 2009. I secured a TC recently and asked to study the LPC part time over the next two years which the firm has agreed to (I don't think all firms provide this option if they are funding). This means I can continue to work until I start my TC in 2022. I hope that helps! [/QUOTE]
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