Program Overview

Course Overview

The Legal Practice Course (LPC) is a postgraduate diploma that prepares students for a career as a solicitor in England and Wales. The course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed as a modern-day lawyer.

Top Reasons to Study with Us

• Our highly experienced and approachable lecturers are all solicitors, barristers, or experienced legal professionals.
• Small, interactive group work allows students to benefit from individual guidance and help.
• Students can choose from a broad range of Stage 2 electives, which reflect areas of practice from high-street to city firms.
• All sessions are set within a balanced timetable to replicate the tasks undertaken in practice.
• Students have the opportunity to enhance their CV through undertaking real client legal work at our Legal Advice Clinic, working under the supervision of tutors and practicing specialist lawyers.
• Our mentoring scheme pairs students with mentors working in their area of interest, who can help them develop their professional outlook.
• Students are supported by our experienced personal tutoring team and wellbeing advisers.
• Students study at our dedicated Westminster Law School premises in the heart of London's West End, in the vicinity of many top employers.

Course Structure

The course is divided into two stages:

LPC Stage 1

• Core Practice Areas of Business Law and Practice, Criminal and Civil Litigation, and Property Law and Practice
• Professional Conduct and Regulation, Wills and Administration of Estates, Solicitors Accounts and Taxation
• Skills – Practical Legal Research, Interviewing and Advising, Writing, Drafting, and Advocacy

LPC Stage 2

• Private client electives:
  • Family Law
  • Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence
  • Immigration Law
  • Housing Law
  • Employment Law
• Commercial electives:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Private Acquisitions
  • Entertainment and Media
  • Commercial Property
  • Commercial Law

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of a lower second-class honors degree (2:2) in a qualifying law degree or non-law degree followed by a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) Level 6 qualification.
• Students must have covered the following seven law topics: Constitutional and Administrative Law, The Law Contract, Equity and Trusts, EU Law, Land Law (Property Law) or Law or Torts.
• If the first language is not English, students should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0.

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: Tuition fees have yet to be confirmed for this course (Price per academic year).
• International tuition fee: Tuition fees have yet to be confirmed for this course (Price per academic year).
• Scholarships: The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and offers a variety of scholarships to eligible postgraduate students.

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.
• Assessment types include written exams, practical assessments, and coursework.

Research Groups

• Our research achieves real-world impact, and we are proud to claim a rich and diverse profile of high-quality research and knowledge exchange in a wide range of disciplines.
• Research groups related to this course include:
  • Climate Change, Energy Policy and Sustainability research group
  • Centre on the Legal Profession
  • Centre for Law, Society and Popular Culture
  • Centre for Law, Gender, Race and Sexuality

Supporting You

• Our Student Hub is where you'll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.
• Support services include study support, personal tutors, student advice team, and extra-curricular activities.

Course Location

• The course is located at Little Titchfield Street, which is the home of Westminster Law School and part of our Regent Campus.
• The facilities include a full-size mock courtroom, high-tech learning spaces, a pro-bono clinic, and a 382-seat lecture theatre.

Related Courses

• Legal Practice LLM
• International Law LLM