Program Overview
The Legal Practice Course (LPC) at London Metropolitan University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Law over 12 months, delivered On-campus. 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 9,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Legal Practice Course (LPC) programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advocacy Skills
- Business Law and Practice
- Drafting Skills
- Interviewing Skills
- Legal Writing Skills
- Litigation
- Professional Conduct and Regulation
- Property Law and Practice
- Research Skills
- Solicitors Accounts
- Wills and Administration of Estates
- Advanced Business Law and Practice
- Child Law and Practice
- Civil and Commercial Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Commercial Law and Practice
- Corporate Law and Practice
- Employment Law and Practice
- Family Law and Practice
- Housing Law and Practice
- Immigration Law and Practice
- Intellectual Property Law and Practice
- Private Client Law and Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You will be required to have:
- a qualifying law degree (awarded by a Solicitor Regulation Authority approved University), with at least second class honours or, if a non-law graduate, a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or Common Professional Examination (CPE) with an average of at least 50%.
Prior to joining the LPC applicants will also need to provide evidence of Completion of the Academic Stage of Training in the form of:
- a letter or email from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) (obtained prior to July 2014) or
- a letter from the awarding University to state that your Undergraduate Degree is a Qualifying Law Degree\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 9,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 9,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact London Metropolitan 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 London Metropolitan University
London Metropolitan University
London, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months