Legal Practice Course (LPC) at College Of Law

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Course details

How long is the course?
2 years

Attendance pattern
Part time day

Course qualification
Legal Practice Course (LPC)

When does the course begin?
This course last started in Sep-08

Please contact the college to enquire about new start dates.

Timetable
One full day session per week. Some additional weekday attendance required for assessment.

Course info
Course content includes: (Compulsory Subjects) Business Law and Practice; Civil and Criminal Litigation; Property Law and Practice; (Skills) Advocacy; Interviewing and Advising; Practical Legal Research; Problem Solving and IT; Writing and Drafting; (Core Subjects) Business and Solicitors' Accounts; European Union Law; Human Rights; Probate and Administration of Estates; Professional Conduct and Client Care; Revenue Law

How much will it cost?
Full time fees for 2007-08 were: London - £9,850; Birmingham - £9,000; Chester - £8,750; Guildford - £9,180; York - £8,750. Part time, evening: London Bloomsbury - £4,925; Birmingham - £4,500. Part time, day: London - £4,925; Birmingham - £4,500; Chester - £4,375; Guildford - £4,590; York - £4,375. Self Study: London - £4,925; Birmingham - £4,500; Chester - £4,375; Guildford - £4,590; York - £4,375.

Assessment method
You'll be assessed on the compulsory and elective modules by examination. Your oral skills will be assessed by a video performance and other skills by written coursework.

Entry Requirements
A qualifying law degree or a GDL/CPE or a similar qualification, such as FILEX; Students with an overseas degree should discuss their eligibility with the Law Society; Offers are conditional on students having a sufficient command of English to successfully complete the course. Selection criteria: Academic profile and achievement, generally a minimum of an actual or predicted second class honours degree or GDL/CPE; Any special circumstances revealed in your application; Academic or other references.

Where is the course held? (view on a map)
York
College Of Law
The College Of Law
Bishopthorpe Road
York
North Yorkshire
YO23 2GA