Legal Practice Course
Entry requirements
Generally, you should have completed the academic stage of your training by obtaining either a qualifying law degree (a good honours degree) or the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL/CPE).
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) requires you to prove to us that you have a qualifying law degree or have met the CPE/GDL requirements. You need to do that before you start the LPC by providing us with a copy of your degree transcript or proof that you have successfully completed the GDL.
Months of entry
September
Course content
This course, based on work-related skills training, is for those wishing to become solicitors. The Legal Practice Course (LPC) equips you with the appropriate knowledge, skills and understanding of procedures and practice to embark effectively on the period of further training within a firm.
- Attendance
Only two days compulsory attendance per week. The nature of the course, makes it more flexible and enables you to meet other commitments - Pastoral Support
Excellent pastoral care and support by staff - Careers and pro bono
Access to a mentor, individual careers advice and guidance as well as opportunities for involvement in an extensive range of pro bono activities - Teaching
Leicester De Montfort Law School boasts an excellent reputation for teaching quality. - Facilities
Students are taught in the modern £35 million Hugh Aston Building, complete with its own mock courtroom, client interviewing room, an integrated law library and book shop. - Location
Central UK location and attractive city centre campus - E-learning
Additional online learning support provided via DMU’s Blackboard facility
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- LPC
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Enquiry Team
- enquiry@lcbs.ac.uk