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LPC full-time course structure

 

Apply now for the full-time LPC via the CAB website. 

Please note for the full-time LPC, NCLT centres are listed on the CAB website under UWE/NCLT.

Stage 1

The LPC course runs from September to the beginning of March. During this time you will study a number of subjects prescribed by the SRA:

  • The Core Practice Areas - Business Law and Practice, Civil and Criminal Litigation, Property Law and Practice
  • The Course Skills - Interviewing and Advising, Practical Legal Research, Writing, Drafting and Advocacy
  • The Additional Areas - Solicitors Accounts', Professional Conduct and Regulation, Wills and Administration of Estates, Taxation

Our broad based Stage 1 will provide a sound foundation for your career whether you choose to work in a City practice, a commercial firm, a small firm on the high street or a niche area of law. The course is integrated, so that you practice your legal skills in the context of the other subjects, just as you will when you are a solicitor.

Stage 2

This runs from mid March to the beginning of June.

To complete Stage 2 you will study 3 vocational elective subjects. We offer you a choice of 15 subjects - one of the widest selections of any LPC provider, allowing you to pursue a specialist careers path or keep your options open. The course for each subject is made up of 8 study units, one of which is dedicated to revision.

  • Acquisitions
  • Advanced Criminal Litigation
  • Banking and Capital Markets
  • Charity Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
  • Commercial Property
  • Corporate Finance
  • Employment Law
  • Family Law and Practice
  • Intellectual Property and Competition Law
  • Media and Entertainment Law
  • Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence
  • Private Client (Estate Planning)
  • Public Childcare and Housing Law Practice

Assessment

The assessment areas and methods of assessment for all Legal Practice Courses are largely determined by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Most of our written examinations are open book. There are also a number of assessed written and oral skills exercises. Such assessments are held at different points during the year in order to obtain an appropriate balance between the learning process and assessment of student achievement.

We believe the programme not only prepares our students for practice but also provides excellent preparation for assessment. Throughout the programme there are regular mock or practice assessments including online testing. We provide students with detailed feedback.

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Fees & funding

At NCLT our aim is to be financially accessible without compromising on quality. Our fees are affordable, with payment options available. To find out more about our fees, how to pay and how we compare, click on the link below.

Fees and funding