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The Law Strand. Eddie Higgins and Jane Matthews. Glossary. LPC = Legal Practice Course Post graduate professional course for those wanting to qualify as a solicitor, which follows on from a… QLD (qualifying law degree) or CPE (Common Professional Examination)
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The Law Strand Eddie Higgins and Jane Matthews
Glossary • LPC = Legal Practice Course • Post graduate professional course for those wanting to qualify as a solicitor, which follows on from a… • QLD (qualifying law degree) or CPE (Common Professional Examination) • LLB or GDL conversion course covering the “7 foundations of legal knowledge” • Which are all regulated by the… • SRA (Solicitors’ Regulation Authority) aka The Law Society
Context • LPC3 = SRA ‘de-regulation’ of all LPCs • Consultation with firms • New competencies (‘day one outcomes’) to cover all courses • But some flexibility over the detail depending on application • All LPC providers now bidding to run new-style course • MMU plans to run new LPC: • PT from 2009 • FT from 2010
The plan • To integrate the SRA competencies into PebblePAD • Focus on “pervasives” (e.g. Professional Conduct) • Potential to branch into skills areas & beyond • To create a bridge between LPC & work-based learning • Part time first – then full time
Potential • Bar Vocational Course equivalent course for students intending to become barristers • Bar Standards Board (equivalent of the SRA) currently reviewing provision • LLB currently involved in MMU pilot for PebblePAD for ug skills acquisition • Tie in to UK Centre for Legal Education (subject centre) project on e-portfolios • SRA considering use during training contracts