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LPC Start Date

Teddy

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Hi all,

I apologise if this had already been addressed, but I couldn't find an answer to this in any previous thread.

Do firms usually state within their TC offers if they have a preference for which date you enroll upon the LPC, or does this information usually come later?

For context my TC starts in March 2024 and my offer only indicates the location/branch where I must study.

Thank you in advance for any help.
 
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Hi all,

I apologise if this had already been addressed, but I couldn't find an answer to this in any previous thread.

Do firms usually state within their TC offers if they have a preference for which date you enroll upon the LPC, or does this information usually come later?

For context my TC starts in March 2024 and my offer only indicates the location/branch where I must study.

Thank you in advance for any help.
This isn’t necessarily covered in a contract. I would speak to the firm around your/their expectations as to when you will start/finish the course.
 
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George Maxwell

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Understood, thanks Jessica!
To add to what @Jessica Booker has said, it is absolutely fair enough to contact your firm if you are unclear about any elements of your offer. If you try to work things out without asking you may come to the wrong conclusion/answer which will lead to more stress.

Let us know what they say! 🚀
 

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