Where to study
updated on 10 March 2025
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If you meet the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) transitional arrangements, meaning you can continue to qualify via the LPC, you should be looking for as much information as possible about the various schools still offering the LPC before you apply. You should try to find out about not only the academic programme, but also any links with the profession, the level of individual career guidance, the facilities available and any relevant extracurricular activities. It would also be helpful to get an idea of the provider's reputation among both students and the profession.
You should also be aware that some law firms have exclusive relationships with course providers that require all new trainees to complete the LPC at a particular institution. This ensures that the course’s content prepares the student well for the particular requirements of the firm’s training contract, while it also has the benefit of allowing trainees to get to know each other before they start life at the firm.
That being said, while some firms will continue to put eligible trainees through the LPC, others have moved over to the SQE route and so any future trainees at these law firms will be expected to qualify via the SQE with the firm’s chosen education provider.
Find out more about qualifying via the SQE with LCN’s SQE hub, sponsored by The University of Law.
You can also use our Course search to find the best course for you.
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