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• GDL/LPC
• Training contract
• Learning and development
• Global opportunities
• After qualifying

“I was drawn to the law because you can continue to use the skills you’ve developed in your academic life.”

Rachael de los Reyes, Solicitor

GDL/LPC

Completing your degree is just one step towards beginning a career as a solicitor.

Law graduates need to complete the Legal Practice Course (LPC) before they can start the training contract. Non-law graduates need to complete a one-year conversion course, the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), before completing the LPC.

Law School

From experience, we have a preferred list of Law School course providers at which to study for the GDL and the LPC. These are: BPP Law School, College of Law, Nottingham Law School and University of West England.

We feel these specific institutions provide a broader base of electives to study from. However, dependent on personal circumstances, we will consider candidates' wishes to study elsewhere.

LPC subject areas

The LPC will provide you with practical skills required in your future working environment. It consists of three compulsory subject areas: Business, Property, and Litigation (Civil and Criminal).

A further three subjects, known as electives, are also studied. To match our practice areas and so that you are prepared on starting your training contract, we ask that you choose one of the following: Advanced Litigation/Dispute Resolution, Commercial Law, Advanced Commercial Property, Banking and Debt Finance, Acquisitions or Equity Finance.

Sponsorship

Once you have accepted a training contract with us, we provide sponsorship for both the GDL and the LPC (provided you are not eligible for funding from your LEA). In addition, you will receive an annual maintenance grant of £7,000 if you are studying in London or Guildford, or £6,000 if you study elsewhere.

Staying in touch

Once you have accepted a training contract with us, we will keep in touch with you over the two years before you join. We have a number of social events over the two years to ensure that you meet your peers and really get to know them before your first day at work.

You will also be allocated a ‘buddy' before you join who will stay in touch with you over the two years. Your buddy will be a current trainee who you can call, email or meet with should you have any queries before the start of your training contract.