How to apply

To apply for any of our courses (LPC, GDL, or LLM Top Up) you will need to complete an application form (with the exception of the full-time LPC, see below for details).  You can download an application form from "Apply here" (see right). Alternatively, email us at nclt@nclt.co.uk or call 0121 362 7529.

Do you have a question about applying for a course?

If you have any questions about the application process, please do not hesitate to get in touch by contacting the Student Support Team on 0121 362 7529/ nclt@nclt.co.uk.

Application form postal address:

NCLT National Student Support Centre
National College of Legal Training
Wrens Court
52-54 Victoria Road
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B72 ISX

You can also email a scanned copy to nclt@nclt.co.uk.

Applying for the LPC - important information

Students applying for the September 2012 LPC

For the part-time course, apply now directy through NCLT, by downloading the application form from "Apply here" (see right).  Low deposit required to secure a place at your preferred study centre.

Apply now for the part-time LPC to secure your place. First round deadline is 28 February 2012. 

For the full-time LPC, you will need to apply through the Central Applications Board (CAB).  You can apply online via the CAB website from 1 October 2011. NCLT centres are listed on the CAB website under UWE/NCLT (the University of the West of England is the authorised provider).

If you have any queries, please contact nclt@nclt.co.uk.

Applying for the GDL

Apply now for the part-time GDL to secure your place. First round deadline is 1 March 2012.  

Guidance for the LPC and GDL application process:

1. Supply 2 references (preferably one academic and one personal)
2. Supply copies of your educational certificates
3. On your application, please specify a second choice of an NCLT study centre
4. We will confirm receipt of your application and let you know if any part of your application is incomplete
5. You must comply with SRA requirements to enrol on the LPC. To find out about SRA student enrolment and obtaining a certificate of completion of the Academic Stage, refer to SRA guidelines below or visit www.sra.org.uk/students/student-enrolment.page
6. Subject to your application being successful, you will receive an offer letter from us within 2 weeks (within 3 weeks for the full time LPC)
7. Once you have accepted our offer, you will need to pay £100 deposit to secure your place on the course.  See our Fees & Funding page for details

NB Please note, we appreciate that it can take time to collate the information required, so to get the process started, you can submit the application form to us and forward the supplementary documentation at a later date.

Please note, NCLT centres are listed on the SRA website under the University of the West of England (UWE), the authorised provider.

Track your LPC/GDL application

Once you have submitted your application form, we will send you login details to our Student Support Website. You can log in to the site and keep track of how your application is progressing.

SRA Guidance LPC - Important information

Please note, NCLT centres are listed on the SRA website under the University of the West of England (UWE), the authorised provider.

Before you start the LPC you must enrol as a student with the SRA and obtain their written confirmation that you have completed the academic stage of training.

If you are graduating in 2012 and have not yet applied for student enrolment, you should complete the SRA online application process www.sra.org.uk/students/student-enrolment.page.

There is an £80 student enrolment fee which is payable by credit or debit card.

If you graduated before 2012, have previously applied for student enrolment or do not have a credit or debit card you will need to request a form EN1 (student enrolment) and a CA1 (academic stage application form).

The student enrolment fee is payable by cheque to "The Law Society" and should be enclosed with your application form.

SRA timeline for commencing the full-time and part-time LPC for September 2012 courses

*Visit the SRA website for further information.

N.B. The above information is a brief guide to student enrolment.  Please ensure you visit the SRA website www.sra.org.uk/students/student-enrolment.page for full details.