Legal Practice Course (LPC)

The LPC is the final stage of training to become a qualified solicitor. You 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 our students receive, beyond just theory. It’s a hands-on qualification and certifying means that you will be able to adapt to working life as a solicitor and thrive quickly.

We have designed our LPC to fit in with your life and plans - you can study full-time, part-time or take an accelerated course. Whatever you choose, all routes are designed to offer you the best possible preparation to practise law. At ULaw, we focus on the skills that employers are most interested in so that you can enhance your academic knowledge while preparing for the realities of life in legal practice.

More information about our LPC As one of the longest providers of the LPC in the UK, we have continually evolved our course to meet the expectations of hiring law firms. We have a vast network in the legal industry and deliver training to 91 of the top 100 law firms, with exclusive relationships with 61 of the top UK law firms and many of the most prestigious US firms. Our aim is to prepare you fully for life as a trainee solicitor so that you move easily into your first role.

With a clear focus on your future career, we’ve designed our LPC to help you strengthen your prospects by learning the essential professional skills that legal employers are looking for, including commercial awareness and critical thinking.

This is why we have a 96% employment rate for full-time LPC students*. And with a wide range of elective modules to choose from, you can truly tailor your course to your specialist areas of interest.

You’ll study in small group workshops, taught by qualified lawyers who have extensive practice experience, and through online learning resources that allow you to access your study materials anytime from anywhere

Why choose ULaw for your LPC? You’ll receive:

A career-focused approach to learning, developing commercial awareness, critical thinking and the professional skills that legal employers are looking for.

Course options to suit your own areas of interest through a wide choice of elective subjects.

The opportunity to add a free Masters to your skills and achievements and you could be eligible for a postgraduate student loan. Students starting in September 2024 can choose either the LPC LLM in Professional Legal Practice or LPC MSc in Law, Business and Management. Students starting the LPC in or after January 2025 can study the LPC LLM in Professional Legal Practice.

Flexible study – We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. That’s why we offer a wide range of study modes (full-time, part-time, on campus, online) across our courses to provide you with the greatest choice and flexibility you need to succeed in your studies.

Access to award-winning careers support to help you with your training contract applications with over 3,000 pro bono opportunities as soon as you accept your place.

Our Employment Promise - get a job in nine months or your fees back, up to 50% as cashback and 50% as credit towards another course**.

LPC at-a-glance There are two stages to studying the LPC.

Stage one: completing four compulsory modules;

Stage two: choose from a selection of focused modules, depending on your areas of interest and which version of the course you’re studying.

***96% of LPC graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (2020/21 Graduate Outcomes data). Contains HESA Data: Copyright Jisc 2022.