University of Law - Chester
University of Law - Chester

Christleton Hall, Pepper St, Christleton, Chester, North West, United Kingdom

Legal Practice Course (LPC)

Postgraduate Diploma

Program Summary

Program Description

The Legal Practice Course LPC is tried and tested, well-respected by top law firms and will fully prepare students for their future career. With the LPC, students will experience working as a trainee solicitor and get hands-on experience processing client files and performing tasks relating to real case studies, giving them the best possible start for their entry into the legal job market.

University of Law's LPC offers students the best possible preparation to practice law. As one of the longest providers of the LPC in the UK, the University of Law have finely tuned the course to meet the expectations of those in the legal profession. Their aim is to prepare students fully for life as a trainee solicitor.

The LPC is the final stage of training to become a qualified solicitor. Students study the LPC after successful completion of a qualifying law degree, or other recognised qualifications.

The LPC is recognised and well-respected and valued by law firms due to the level of practical preparation students receive, beyond just theory. It’s a hands-on qualification and certifying means that students will be able to adapt to working life as a solicitor and thrive quickly.

At the University of Law, they focus on the skills that employers are most interested in so that students can enhance their academic knowledge while preparing for the realities of life in legal practice.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

60%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

56

Writing

62

Listening

56

Speaking

56

Program Intakes

Open date

January 1, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

May 1, 2025

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

Postgraduate Diploma

Program Level

10 month postgraduate diploma

Program Length

£13347 GBP

Cost of Living

£30 GBP

Application fee

£14300 GBP / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

SRA Registration Fee: £15 (one time)