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Legal Practice Course (LPC)

BPP University
Tuition GBP 11,970 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 11,970 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree Postgraduate Diploma
Duration 12 months
Delivery Online
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Legal Practice Course (LPC) at BPP University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Law over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Legal Practice Course (LPC) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 11,970 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 11,970 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, Manchester, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Legal Practice Course (LPC) programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:

  1. Solicitor / Barrister
  2. Legal Counsel
  3. Policy Advisor
  4. Legal Researcher
  5. Compliance Officer
  6. International Arbitrator

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. [\'Stage One covers the core practice areas of Business Law and Practice, Property Law and Practice and Litigation (Civil and Criminal). The emphasis is on practical application, using specifically designed client portfolios and simulated transactions.\', \'Stage Two allows you to specialise in areas as diverse as Corporate Finance, Commercial Law and Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law or Immigration Law. BPP University offers a total of 16 different elective choices. Please note that modules run subject to demand, therefore all modules may not run in all locations.\', \'Full-time students complete the two stages in one year - either September to June with results in July or January to September with results in October.\', \'Part-time students complete Stage One in the first year (September to June). You can then choose to complete Stage Two quickly (July to December), or if you have other commitments, over a number of months or years.\', \'Fast Track students complete Stages One and Two in seven months. This option is more intensive than our standard full-time LPC, and because it covers the same material in less time. Fast Track students have two additional hours of face-to-face teaching and approximately three hours extra preparation a week.\', \'Interviewing and Advising\', \'Litigation (Civil and Criminal)\', \'Wills and Administration of Estates\', \'Property Law and Practice\', \'Practical Legal Research and Writing\', \'Drafting\', \'Advocacy\', "Solicitors\' Accounts", \'Business Law and Practice (including taxation)\', \'Professional Conduct and Regulation (\\x91PCR\\x92) (including Solicitors\\x92 Accounts (\\x91SA\\x92)\', \'Advanced Commercial Litigation\', \'Advanced Criminal Litigation\', \'Advanced Commercial Property\', \'Commercial Law & Intellectual Property\', \'Corporate Finance\', \'Debt Finance\', \'Employment Law\', \'Equity Finance\', \'Family Law\', \'Immigration Law\', \'Insurance Law and Practice\', \'International Trade and Transactions\', \'Media and Entertainment Law\', \'Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence15 (level 7)\', \'Private Acquisitions15 (level 7)\', \'Private Client (Wills, Probate and Estate Planning)15 (level 7)\']

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

To apply for the BPP LPC you\'ll need to hold a minimum of one of the following:
  • a qualifying law degree at grade 2.2 or above
  • qualifying non-law degree at grade 2.2 above and a GDL, CPE, or similar qualification such as CILEx

If you wish to study our Fast-Track LPC you will usually be required to hold a 2.1 at degree level.

If English is not your first language you will need to hold IELTS level 6.5 or equivalent.

Please note we do not accept students with third class degrees onto the LPC.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 11,970 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 11,970 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 11,970 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 11,970 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact BPP University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About BPP University

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London, United Kingdom

BPP University is a private university in the United Kingdom. Running courses in law, accountancy, business, nursing, and technology, the for-profit institution is currently a part of BPP...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months