Legal Practical Course (LPC) (Flexible)

• Full-time and part-time courses – weekend study
• Length: 1 academic year full-time and 2 academic years part-time

The National College of Legal Training (NCLT) Legal Practice Course is validated and regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority (SRA)

Southampton Solent University hosts the highly regarded NCLT Legal Practice Course (LPC). NCLT is a collaboration between Central Law Training (CLT) and the University of the West of England (UWE).

The course is designed for students who want to become a solicitor and its weekend workshop sessions allow you to fit study around other commitments. Whether you aspire to work in a high street firm or a major city firm, the NCLT LPC provides you with the skills and knowledge to prepare you fully for practice.

We understand the challenges students face while studying the LPC. That's why we offer unprecedented support through our facilities and tutor team. Our workshops are carefully designed with enhanced feedback to build your confidence and help you develop the skills you need to become a successful solicitor. These will be backed up with a well designed e-learning programme which can fit in with your work commitments.

The NCLT LPC offers you

Excellence

Offering affordable fees does not mean we compromise on quality. We have a reputation for excellence within the legal profession and for delivering courses of the very highest quality. You will receive a UWE qualification that has been continuously graded the highest grading of excellent by the regulator, and the course is taught by experienced UWE tutors who are all practitioners.

Affordability

Course fees are just £7,900 for 2012 (discounted rate of £7,200 for Southampton Solent students). The 2013 fees have not been released yet but will be set at a similar if not the same level as 2012. Interest free flexible payments are available which can be paid by ten manageable installments a year with a low deposit of £200 to secure your place on the course. (Please note, payment plans are not guaranteed, so we recommend you apply early to secure the payment plan of your choice.)

Weekend tuition

For the part time course there are 11 face-to-face study weekends per year supported by e-learning and you can study on a Saturday and Sunday with minimum disruption to your other commitments.

The full time course workshops take place on a Friday and Saturday. The 'Blackboard' online workshops and tuition allow you to study at a time to suit you.

Careers support

We provide careers support on a number of levels and throughout your course one principle applies: the support is personal, tailored to your specific career requirements.

From when you accept a place on the course you will be appointed a supervising principal who will be on hand to offer you personal careers support. There are specific legal careers events and presentations built into your timetable and an array of online resources to assist you with the preparation of CVs, application forms, covering letters and interview skills.

“The support that I have received and the quality of the teaching here were key factors in helping me secure an Easter vacation placement, and subsequent training contract at a top City law firm”Victoria, LPC student 2010

Course content

Our aim is to make you ready for that first day in practice and by the time you get to your firm we will have made sure that you know your stuff. You will not just learn about law and procedure, but crucially the skills required to get on in practice.

You will study a range of compulsory areas and you will also be assessed on your written and oral skills. Approximately 70% of your time will be spent studying core practice areas such as Business Law and Practice and Skills such as Advocacy. The other 30% of your time on the course will be spent studying three from a broad choice of elective subjects.

What our students say

“The course was interesting, relevant and practical. The materials have been faultless, extremely helpful in aiding understanding, invaluable.” Louise, LPC student 2011

“My tutor is fantastic, incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and approachable as well as understanding and empathetic.”Julian, LPC student 2011

“The very best institution to study the LPC.”Elroy, LPC student 2009

Come and meet NCLT

NCLT host a number of events throughout the year. Visit their events page| to find out more.
Events taking place locally:

29 November 2012 – LPC presentation 12-1pm, HC023 in the Herbert Collins Building (open to SSU students only)Find out more about the LPC and becoming a solicitor

6 February 2013 – Careers Evening, Professional Development Centre, Sir James Matthews Building, Southampton Solent, 6-8pmMeet the NCLT team, local firms and attend a CV clinic

To book your place on these events or to find out more, call 0121 362 7529 or email nclt@nclt.co.uk|

How to apply

The closing date: Most students applying for the LPC apply and accept their place in the autumn term. For NCLT, the final closing date before clearing is 1 August 2013, although we strongly recommend you apply before then to secure a place at your first choice of study centre. If you apply after the 1 August you will be entered into a clearing process and notified no earlier than 5 days before the course commences if you will be offered a place.
How to apply – 3 easy steps
Step 1 – For the Full time LPC, apply online through the Central Applications Board (CAB) NCLT study centres are listed under UWE/NCLT. For the part time LPC apply directly to NCLT by downloading an application form from the NCLT website.
Step 2 – Send us one academic or employer reference (this can be sent to us at a later date to your application).
Step 3 – You will hopefully receive an offer of a place within two weeks. To accept your place, sign a copy of the offer and return with your deposit of £200 within 2 weeks to NCLT, Wrens Court 52-54 Victoria Road, Sutton Coldfield B72 1SX.

Contact

To find out more please contact: Tel: +44 (0)121 362 7529Email: nclt@nclt.co.uk| www.nclt.org.uk|

2012

Course overview

• Full-time and part-time courses – weekend study
• Length: 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time

Southampton Solent University hosts NCLT’s highly regarded Legal Practice Course (LPC). NCLT is a collaboration between Central Law Training (CLT) and the University of the West of England (UWE).The course is designed for students who want to become a solicitor and its weekend workshop sessions allow you to fit study around other commitments. Whether you aspire to work in a high street firm or a major city firm, NCLT’s LPC provides you with the skills and knowledge to prepare you fully for practice.

We understand the challenges students face whilst studying the LPC. That's why we offer unprecedented support through our facilities and tutor team. Our workshops are carefully designed with enhanced feedback to build your confidence and help you develop the skills you need to become a successful solicitor. These will be backed up with a well designed e-learning programme which can fit in with your work commitments.

NCLT’s LPC offers you

Excellence - a UWE qualification which has been continuously graded as excellent by the Legal Practice Board from 1999–2006

Experience - taught by practitioners who not only offer expertise in their subject areas but have excellent presentation and teaching skills

Affordability – course fees are just £7,900 for 2012 (discounted rate of £7,200 for Southampton Solent students). Interest free flexible payments are available which can be paid by 10 manageable instalments a year with a low deposit of £200 to secure you place on the course

Flexibility - fit it around your life. 'Blackboard' online workshops and tuition allows you to study at a time to suit you

Weekend tuition - Study on Saturday and Sunday with minimum disruption to your work commitments

Range of electives - choose from 15 subjects, one of the widest ranges of all LPC providers (subject to availability in each centre)

Careers support – attend our careers events, receive one to one careers advice throughout your study and when you graduate

What our students say

“The course was interesting, relevant and practical. The materials have been faultless, extremely helpful in aiding understanding, invaluable”Louise Kneller (LPC, 2011)

“My tutor is fantastic, incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and approachable as well as understanding and empathetic”
Julian Tomlins (LPC, 2011)

“The very best institution to study the LPC”
Elroy Turner (LPC, 2009)

“Good value for money, friendly, supportive lecturers; accessible”Laura Sinclair (LPC, 2009)

Course content

You will study a range of compulsory areas and you will also be assessed on your written and oral skills. You will also have to choose three electives from the elective options available.

Entry requirements

Valid Law degree (students holding a third-class degree will be invited to talk to the Course Director).

One reference supplied with your application.

You must be SRA compliant (see www.nclt.org.uk/how-to-apply.aspx| for details).

Apply now for September 2012!

Full-time LPC

Apply now by visiting www.lawcabs.ac.uk| - NCLT centres are listed under UWE/NCLT.

Part time LPC

You can apply online by visiting www.nclt.org.uk/how-to-apply.aspx| and submitting your completed application form together with one reference.

Contact

To find out more please contact: Tel: +44 (0)121 362 7529Email: nclt@nclt.co.uk|
www.nclt.org.uk|