Your legal career starts here
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Perfect preparation for life as a solicitor
If you want to be a solicitor, look no further than our Legal Practice Course (LPC). It’s a thorough and rigorous start to your career, providing you with the practical skills you need to become a solicitor.
You’ll be taught by a dedicated and experienced team of qualified solicitors and barristers. Our aim is to prepare you for legal practice, and the way you learn will reflect that. The course is practical and interactive, combining traditional and innovative teaching methods to ensure you’re fully equipped for life as a lawyer.
What’s more, we also provide a programme of career boosting activities all designed to give you an extra edge when it comes to finding that all important legal job.
To find out more about what and how you’ll study, how to apply, fees and much more, use the links on the left hand side to explore the site. Alternatively, to contact us directly, email lpc@mmu.ac.uk or call +44 (0)161 247 3047.
Our LPC – the essentials
Excellent prospects – we currently have alumni in organisations such as Irwin Mitchell, Manchester City Council, Clearlaw Solicitors, DWF, Keoghs LLP, Clough and Willis, HBJ Gateley Wareing, Adidas, HRMC Charles Russell, Pannone and many more
Career boosting opportunities, including guest speaker events, a dedicated Careers & Employability advisor, practitioner mentor scheme, work experience and much more
Top-quality – The course is top-rated in all categories by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
Competitive fees – Our fees are almost 20% cheaper than some other LPC providers in the area
Strong links – we have excellent links with local legal practice which will benefit you directly as a student
Face-to-face tuition – we place great emphasis on teaching you directly, in small, interactive workshops
Extensive resources – the course is taught in our £15m, dedicated law school building
Alex Hampshire – LPC Student 2010
After graduating, Alex secured a training contract with top 50 law firm Charles Russell
“If your aim is to become a solicitor, choosing to study your LPC with us will put you well on the way to achieving that goal. You can rest assured you’ll receive the highest standard of teaching from a team of fully qualified professionals. What’s more, we’re able to offer the course at a very competitive price, without compromising our high standards in any way.
But it’s not just the quality of the course that will prepare you for a career in law. We offer a range of additional opportunities for you to boost your career prospects.
With our annual guest lecture series, Pro Bono work experience, a practitioner mentor scheme, networking opportunities and more, your legal career really does start here.”
Jackie Panter – Programme Director, LPC